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Community Support Groups Rally Behind Vision for Okene/Ogori-Magongo Representation

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

A political figure, Dr. Hppe Omeiza, has expressed appreciation following a meeting with delegations from support and campaign groups who presented materials backing his vision for the Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency. According to him, the visit underscored a shared commitment to

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The Rumblings In Oyo Politics

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

By Kazeem AkintundeThe succession battle in Oyo State has become a high-wired political drama with all the major contenders going for one another’s jugular in a bid to influence who takes over from Governor Seyi Makinde in next year’s governorship election. At the heart of the roforofo fight is the incumbent Governor himself, Makinde, who […]

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Deadly Rivalry: Notorious Bandit Leader Kachallah Auwalu Killed in Kaduna Forest Clash

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

A feared bandit leader, Kachallah Auwalu, has been killed following a fierce confrontation between rival armed groups in Birnin Gwari, according to security sources. The violent encounter reportedly took place on April 18 around 4:35 p.m. in the Maganda forest corridor, an area long associated with recurring armed group activities. Sources indicate that Auwalu was […]

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Finance Ministry Rejects “Hidden Spending” Claims, Defends Nigeria’s Fiscal Transparency

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent media reports alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing such claims as a misinterpretation of findings from the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update. In a press statement signed by the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, the ministry clarified that the reports

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She-Fix 2.0: NNPC Retail Champions Inclusion, Impact, Opportunities for Women

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

The NNPC Retail Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and women’s empowerment with the successful hosting of the second edition of its flagship initiative, She-Fix 2.0, in Abuja. The development was contained in a statement issued by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. Held under the theme “Driving Diversity, Powering Progress,”

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Governor Abba at Crossroads as Deputy Appointment Battle Collides With Kano Emirate Crisis

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

By Sunday Oladapo Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is facing a deepening political storm, as tensions surrounding the appointment of a new deputy governor converge with the lingering emirship dispute—placing his administration under intense pressure from multiple fronts. What has been widely described as a forced “choice” between political loyalty and traditional