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Aso Rock’s Kano Dilemma: Abba Is Not the Prize

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2026

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is someone known to have a very big ego, but beyond that, he also has a formidable organic structure who are at his beck and call, one he built based on the Kwankwasiyya ideology. And I think it is now clear to Mr. President that the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

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Renewed ISWAP–Boko Haram faction clash leaves dozens dead in Abadam, Borno

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2026

Dozens of fighters were killed on both sides on Tuesday following a renewed violent encounter between the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and elements of the Bukura faction loyal to Abu Umaima along the Lake Chad Basin axis of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the clash broke […]

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US officials to visit Nigeria on Christian protection, counterterrorism talks

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2026

A high-level delegation of United States officials is set to visit Nigeria to engage the Federal Government in discussions on the protection of Christian communities and the strengthening of counterterrorism efforts. The US State Department disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the visit forms part of a broader diplomatic tour covering […]

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Awujale Selection: Governor Abiodun responds to misleading reports

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2026

Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has clarified circulating reports suggesting a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes regarding the Awujale selection. According to official sources, these claims are completely false and misleading. The Governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with

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Hon. Leke Abejide strengthens security efforts, donates building to Nigerian Army in Kogi

Daily Dispatch January 21, 2026

The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, has constructed and handed over a building to the Nigerian Army in Kogi State in recognition of the military’s role in maintaining peace and security in the area. The structure was donated to the Nigerian Army’s 12th Brigade at […]

EDUCATION

FG moves to end HND dichotomy, empowers Polytechnics to award Degrees

Daily Dispatch January 21, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the long-standing Higher National Diploma (HND)–Bachelor’s degree dichotomy by empowering polytechnics across the country to award degrees. The move, described as a major education reform, is aimed at repositioning technical and vocational education as a critical driver of Nigeria’s industrialisation, innovation and