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Easter: IPCR Calls for Peace, Unity, National Reconciliation

Daily Dispatch April 4, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and national reconciliation as Christians across the country mark Easter. In a press statement issued on Saturday, the Director-General of the institute, Joseph Ochogwu, extended warm

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Group Accuses Governor Makinde Of Wasting Over N1.5bn on Failed Coronation

Daily Dispatch April 4, 2026

A group in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Save Oyo Movement (SOM) has accused the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of wasting billions of state funds on irrelevant ventures, especially the yesterday’s failed coronation of High Chiefs in Ibadan, on which over N1.5 billion was allegedly spent. Governor Makinde had coronated three High Chiefs in Ibadanland to […]

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Wike’s Aide Clarifies Comment on Channels TV’s Okinbaloye

Daily Dispatch April 4, 2026

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified one of the comments made by the Minister during yesterday’s Media Chat, on Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye, saying he only spoke figuratively. Olayinka, in a statement on Saturday, said; “the

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NGIJ Eyes Data-Driven Journalism Boost Through Partnership with NILDS

Daily Dispatch April 4, 2026

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has sought a strategic partnership with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) to enhance legislative reporting, strengthen democratic accountability, and promote evidence-based journalism in Nigeria. The proposal was made during a courtesy visit by the NGIJ delegation, led by its

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Why Tinubu Met Plateau Attack Victims at Jos Airport — Presidency Explains

Daily Dispatch April 3, 2026

The Presidency has explained the circumstances that led Bola Ahmed Tinubu to meet victims of the recent Plateau attacks at the Jos airport rather than visiting affected communities directly. In a State House press release issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the decision was attributed to logistical and security constraints surrounding the President’s visit to

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Benue Family Announces Burial Rites for Patriarch Elder Abah Lazarus Onah

Daily Dispatch April 3, 2026

The Onah family of Ogene in Amejo Ward, Edumoga District, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State has announced the burial arrangements for their patriarch, Elder Abah Lazarus Onah, who passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 83. In a statement issued on Friday, April 3, by his son, Iduh L. Onah, […]