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Breaking: Abducted Retired Army General, Major General Rabe, Dies in Captivity

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd), a former senior officer of the Nigerian Army, has died while in captivity two weeks after he was abducted by gunmen in Katsina State. Rabe was kidnapped alongside his wife while travelling through the Matazu area of the state on their way to attend a wedding

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Veteran Nollywood Icon Kola Oyewo Dies at 80

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

Veteran Nollywood actor and theatre scholar, Kola Oyewo, has passed away at the age of 80.The revered actor reportedly died on Friday, with his son, Dr. Wale Oyewo, confirming the development to journalists shortly after his passing. Nollywood actor Kunle Afod also announced the sad news on his Instagram page, paying tribute to the late […]

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Democracy Day: Zulum gives 2 MRAPs, other logistics to Army, celebrates with IDPs

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, marked Democracy Day with the handover of two Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and critical logistics to the Nigerian Army, after joining internally displaced persons (IDPs) for a symbolic celebration and distribution of food items to 2,500 beneficiaries. The armoured MRAPs delivered to the Theatre Command of

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2027: Ogun Will Deliver 95% of Votes for Tinubu, Says Abiodun

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged that the state will deliver 95 per cent of its votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the President deserves a second term in office in recognition of the far-reaching economic reforms initiated by his administration. Governor Abiodun gave the […]

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Gov. Yusuf Commends DSS Over Arrest of Suspected Gun Courier in Kano

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of a suspected gun courier intercepted while allegedly transporting weapons believed to be destined for criminal elements in Katsina State. The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on

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NGIJ Commends Tinubu’s Reforms, Demands Stronger Press Freedom and Security on Democracy Day

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

As Nigeria marked the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing bold reforms aimed at repositioning the country’s economy, while urging the government to demonstrate greater commitment to press freedom, security, and citizens’ welfare. In a statement jointly