NEWS

Adeleke Hails Journalism Icon Shola Oshunkeye at 70

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has celebrated veteran journalist, Chief Shola Oshunkeye, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as a distinguished media icon whose contributions have brought pride to Nigeria and the African continent. In a statement issued on Monday by his

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APC Fixes May 2026 for Presidential Primary Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced May 15 and 16, 2026, as the dates for its presidential primary election in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The timetable, released via the party’s official X handle, outlines a comprehensive schedule covering the screening of aspirants, appeal processes, and primaries for all elective positions. According to

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Forensic Probe Exposes Fake X Account Targeting INEC Chairman

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

A comprehensive forensic investigation has revealed that a viral X (formerly Twitter) account falsely attributed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Ojo Amupitan, is fabricated and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, disclosed this in a statement issued

Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Set to Defect to APC Amid High-Level Political Realignments

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

Bearing last minute changes, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, is reportedly on the verge of announcing his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what could mark a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. According to reliable sources, the governor’s decision follows the reported approval of all conditions he presented to

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Rescued Benue JAMB Candidates Identify Arrested Herdsmen Behind Kidnap

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

The Benue State Police Command has pushed back against swirling narratives over last week’s abduction of passengers along the Makurdi–Otukpo highway, insisting that victims themselves have identified suspected herdsmen as those behind the crime. Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed this while presenting the rescued victims to Governor Hyacinth Alia in

Politics

After Kwankwaso Snub, Obidients Shift Focus to Tambuwal in VP Power Play

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

Fresh developments are emerging within Nigeria’s opposition political landscape as realignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The latest twist follows reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso declined a vice-presidential overture, allegedly describing the offer as “insulting,” a move that has introduced new tensions into ongoing coalition talks. In the wake