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Eid El Maulud: Akpabio Felicitates Muslims

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

….Seeks Prayers For Peace, Unity The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid el Maulud, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a congratulatory message through his

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DSS-Led Operation Rescues Kidnap Victim

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

….Neutralises Two Suspected Kidnappers in Imo Security operatives comprising personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), other security agencies and local vigilantes have rescued a 29-year-old kidnap victim and neutralised two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in Imo State. The DSS disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Owerri on

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Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel to discuss 2027 elections, insecurity at 7th Freedom Online lecture

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

Challenges facing the economy and insecurity, especially associated with elections in a developing economy like Nigeria, will be the focus of discussion at the seventh yearly lecture of Freedom Online (www.freedomonline.com.ng) on September 3 in Lagos. Freedom Online, according to a statement by its Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, is focusing on how

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Eid ul Mawlid: IPCR urges Nigerians to reject hate speech, embrace dialogue

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged Nigerians to reject hate speech, inflammatory rhetoric and violence, calling instead for dialogue, tolerance and mutual understanding as Muslims across the country celebrate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid. The Institute said the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad provides an opportunity for

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Retirement Is Not a Death Sentence, Adesanya-Davies Appeals to Tinubu Over Retiree Medical Benefits

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, a former presidential candidate and spouse-retiree, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in what she described as the alleged unjust withdrawal or de-registration of her post-retirement medical benefits under the Shell/SPDC–Renaissance Africa Energy retirement structure.In an open letter addressed to the President,

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Ogogo: The Plight Of Cancer Patients In Nigeria

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

By Kazeem AkintundeThe entertainment industry lost an icon Sunday night. Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, a veteran actor and screenwriter was confirmed dead.Her daughters, Kira and Haleemah, daughters had revealed last week that their father was battling with stage-four cancer and appealed for the support of the public as the family explores treatment options. […]