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2025 Botched Coup: Nollywood actor Hired to Play Propagandist Role

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2026

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the actor was hired to play the role of a propagandist by the alleged coupists who planned to assassinate top government officials. Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi was arrested alongside military officers accused of planning a violent overthrow of

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ICPC Confirms Daily Dispatch Report on El-Rufai

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as part of an ongoing investigation. In a statement released late Wednesday, the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Communications, J. Okor Odey, disclosed that El-Rufai was taken into custody on the evening of […]

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Governor Kefas Meets PBAT, Reaffirms Commitment to APC, Security, and Agricultural Transformation

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Federal Government following a strategic meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, the governor described the engagement as “very meaningful,” noting that discussions

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President Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz to collaborate on security, power

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between their two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors. In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, the two leaders also expressed their willingness to cooperate in creative arts and skill development. President

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Breaking: El-Rufai Granted Bail, Rearrested by ICPC Officials

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been rearrested by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) shortly after being granted bail. Sources familiar with the development said El-Rufai had secured bail following earlier questioning by authorities. However, moments after his release, ICPC officials reportedly

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Tinubu: Electoral Act Amendments About Process, Not Politics

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has said the newly signed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 are designed to strengthen electoral processes rather than advance partisan interests. Speaking after assenting to the final amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, the President emphasized that the changes are focused on improving procedures, closing existing gaps, and enhancing clarity for