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Kwankwaso, Obi Join NDC as Dickson Hails Move Toward ‘Ideologically Driven’ Political Platform

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

In a move that could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Their entry into the party was announced on Monday by Senator

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Ogun Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia as Gateway Airport Begins Hajj Operations

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking a historic milestone for the state’s aviation and pilgrimage operations. The pilgrims touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport at about 4:15 a.m. (Nigerian time), following their departure from Gateway International […]

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Dr. Hope Omeiza Withdraws from House of Representatives Race in Kogi

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

Dr. Hope Omeiza has formally announced his withdrawal from the race for the House of Representatives seat representing Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency in Kogi State. In a notice made public, Omeiza said his decision followed months of consultations and reflection on his intention to contest the seat. He described the period as “deeply enlightening and insightful,”

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August24news.com Publisher, Ajagbe, Bags Media Personality Award in Lagos

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

The Publisher of August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, has added another feather to his cap as he has just been bestowed with the Media Personality of the Year Award by Go-Culture. The award comes in recognition of his achievements as the first media personality on Lagos Island to establish an online media platform—August24news—and for his […]

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Tegbe: A Square Peg In A Round Hole?

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

By Kazeem AkintundePresident Bola Tinubu on Thursday last week, named Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as his new Power Minister. He also forwarded his name to the Senate for approval and confirmation. Tegbe came into the picture after Adebayo Adelabu resigned from Tinubu’s cabinet to contest for the Oyo State Governorship seat. Adelabu, after more than two […]

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“Act Now or Lose the North”: KACRAN Issues Stark Warning as Insecurity Spirals Out of Control

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on Northern leaders to set aside political differences and take decisive, collective action to address the worsening insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West and North-Central regions. In a strongly worded press statement at the weekend signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, the