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The Dotun Oladipo I Knew

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2026

By Rasheed Bolarinwa The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend,

NEWS

Bishop Adesanya-Davies Mourns the Home-Going of Popular Port Harcourt General Overseer, Dr. Adamson Aromaegbe

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2026

Bishop Professor Adesanya-Davies has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Adamson Aromaegbe, the Founder and General Overseer of The Rock Word Church and Dominion International, who transitioned into glory on Friday, August 21, 2026. In a statement made available to the press, Bishop Adesanya-Davies described the late cleric as “a faithful servant of […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies Celebrates Dolly Parton’s Life, Faith and Legacy

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2026

Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, a former Nigerian female presidential candidate, has paid tribute to late American country music icon and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, describing her as an artist whose life was shaped by faith, humility, service and generosity. Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 following a brief battle with […]

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NESREA Seals Four Nasarawa Facilities Over Pollution, Regulatory Breaches

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2026

The Federal Government has stepped up its enforcement of environmental regulations, as the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) sealed four facilities in Nasarawa State over alleged pollution and other environmental violations. The affected facilities are ABZAT Quarry, Hoafong Mining Trading Company Ltd, Emono Venture and Mivanyi

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NDLEA Moves to Standardise Drug Rehabilitation

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2026

….Trains Over 100 Counsellors Nationwide The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced a nationwide capacity-building programme for its counsellors as part of efforts to standardise treatment and rehabilitation services for people affected by substance use disorders. The first phase of the training, being held at the NDLEA Academy in Jos, Plateau

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Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A Sultan for All Seasons 

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2026

By Azu Ishiekwene It was five years on Tuesday since I wrote a tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, who was 65 at the time.  Our paths first crossed after he was named Sultan following the tragic death of his brother, Muhammadu Maccido, in the 2006 ADC air crash in which […]