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Presidency Dismisses Obi’s Resignation Call, Says Tinubu Delivering Results

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2026

The Presidency has described former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu to resign as “childish,” “misplaced,” and an attempt to distract Nigerians from the achievements of the current administration. In a statement issued on Monday, Special Adviser to

Sport

Breaking: Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Leading Goalscorer

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2026

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history with 17 goals. The reigning world champions’ skipper achieved the milestone on Monday when he scored against Austria, surpassing the previous record of 16 goals jointly held by himself and German legend […]

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Daily Dispatch June 22, 2026

Renewed Hope Ambassadors Hail Oyebanji’s Re-Election, Set Sights on Osun Poll The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) have congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his landslide victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a clear endorsement of his administration’s policies and achievements. In a statement signed by Tunde

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Breaking: Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison Over Bail Revocation

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. Justice Mohammed Umar gave the order on Monday after Sowore appeared before the court through his new counsel, Adeyinka […]

NEWS Politics

Kwara Elders Warn Against Alleged Move to Pressure Traditional Rulers Into Backing Governorship Aspirant

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2026

A coalition of elders, professionals, retired administrators, and community stakeholders across Kwara State has cautioned against what it described as attempts to compel traditional rulers to endorse a particular aspirant ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group, operating under the banner of the Concerned Kwara Leaders of Thought, made its position known in a

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

UK PM Starmer resigns as Britain faces its seventh leader in 10 years

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2026

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down as Labour leader and prime minster, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest to replace him. The announcement follows mounting pressure on the prime minister after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections in May and faced an increasingly vocal rebellion […]