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DSS DG, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi hands over Walida Ibrahim to Jigawa state government

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Wednesday night took custody of Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, the young woman whose disappearance since 2023 has stirred outrage, legal battles, and religious tension across Nigeria. Walida had been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS)

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APC Blasts ADC Over Edo Shooting Allegation, Demands Probe

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its claim linking the ruling party to a reported shooting incident involving ADC members in Edo State, describing the allegation as “baseless” and “premature.” In a statement issued on February 25, 2026, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the ADC […]

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El-Rufai: What A Good Turn Didn’t Deserve

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

By Azu Ishiekwene My mother used to warn me that the words of my mouth could claim my head if I weren’t careful. She should have saved that warning for another man: Nasir El-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State. I’ve often joked that even if you beheaded El-Rufai and minced his skull, his […]

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Arrest of Rev. Yoila:Taraba Govt Defends DSS, Says Action Aimed at Preserving Peace

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

The Taraba State Government has justified the arrest of Global Methodist Church cleric, Rev. Bazel Yoila, stating that the move was necessary to safeguard peace and maintain public order. The clarification follows widespread reactions and allegations on social media suggesting wrongdoing in the arrest carried out by the Department of State Services (DSS). In a […]

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Breaking: Fubara Appoints New SSG, Chief of Staff in Rivers

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointment of Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barrister Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff (CoS). The appointments were announced on Thursday, with both officials scheduled to be sworn in later in the day at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House […]

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IGP: Dapo Abiodun Salutes Kayode Egbetokun, Sets Agenda for Tunji Disu

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on his distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation, following the acceptance of his resignation by President Bola Tinubu. The governor also congratulated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji