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SDP Crisis: Court reaffirms Gabam as authentic SDP National Chairman

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2026

The last may not have been heard about the leadership crisis in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reaffirmed Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam as the authentic National Chairman of the party, strengthening his claim to the party’s leadership amid ongoing

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Makinde Faces Criticism Over Absence as Oriire Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2026

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has come under criticism on social media following reports that he was in Bauchi State when the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire regained their freedom after spending 54 days in captivity. A commentator, reacting to the development, described the governor’s absence at the time of the rescue as “ironic,” […]

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How Army, DSS, Police Rescued 46 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

A coordinated operation by the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services (DSS) has secured the freedom of 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers who spent 54 days in captivity after being abducted in Oyo State. The victims were rescued during a dawn raid on Friday at a forest hideout in […]

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APC Clarifies Position on Shettima’s 2027 Running Mate Status

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially clarified its position on the role of Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s position, which has triggered fresh political discussions across the country, comes amid growing speculation over whether Shettima will retain his

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Breaking: Tinubu Hails Rescue of Oriire Abducted Pupils, Teachers

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

…. Commends Security Agencies President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for securing their freedom after 56 days in captivity. In a statement issued on […]

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Breaking: Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom + video

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

Pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in the Oriire area of Oyo State have regained their freedom. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced their release in a post on his X handle on Friday. Onanuga confirmed that all the kidnapped pupils and teachers had been freed, bringing […]