Politics

Ogun 2027: APC Endorses Yayi as Abiodun’s Preferred Successor

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Ogun State. The announcement was made by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, during an ongoing stakeholders and strategic

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Kwara Church Attack: Police ArrestPolice Arrest 33 Suspected Terrorists

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

Operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team have arrested 33 suspected members of a criminal network linked to terrorism, kidnapping and armed robbery, recovering an anti-aircraft launcher and several high-grade weapons. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony OKon Placid, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the

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Chibok: Parents Demand Renewed Global Action 12 Years After Schoolgirls’ Abduction

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

Twelve years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in northeast Nigeria, parents of the victims have called for renewed global efforts to secure the return of those still missing. In an open letter issued over the weekend, the parents—represented by Yana Galang and Zanna Lawan—appealed to the Government of Nigeria, the United Nations, […]

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Benisheikh Attack: Situating Security Agencies’ Intel Response

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

By Louis Achi At the risk of sounding jaded, intelligence, intel, typically refers to secret, security, or strategic data gathered about an enemy or a situation. It often implies actionable knowledge used for decision-making in security, business, or competitive contexts. This is the focus of this analysis. In the aftermath of the recent attack by […]

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Zulum Warns Residents Against Supporting Boko Haram After Jilli Airstrike

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has issued a strong warning to residents against aiding or providing any form of support to Boko Haram insurgents, following recent military operations in the state. The warning comes in the wake of an airstrike carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on April 11, 2026, […]

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Mimiko Attacks Opposition Figures, Defends Tinubu’s Record

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has launched a scathing criticism of several opposition politicians, accusing them of acting out of personal interests rather than national concern while defending the leadership credentials of President Bola Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement, Mimiko alleged that former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, is not opposing