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Obasanjo, IBB hold closed-door meeting

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), on Monday held a closed-door meeting, sparking fresh political and national interest. Details of the meeting were not officially disclosed, as both elder statesmen declined to brief the

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DSS sources confirm arrest of Malami

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. A senior security source confirmed the development, saying multiple petitions were submitted against Malami, leading to his arrest by the secret police. “Yes, it is

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DSS rearrests ex-AGF Malami after Kuje prison release

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has been rearrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after regaining freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, on January 19, 2026. Malami’s arrest followed the completion of his bail conditions in a case instituted against him by the […]

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Infantino condemns unacceptable conduct, calls for respect for match officials

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned acts of misconduct and violence in football, describing such behaviour as unacceptable and a threat to the integrity of the game. In a statement shared on his official Instagram page, Infantino criticised the act of leaving the field of play in protest, stressing that such actions undermine the […]

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CAF explains why Morocco dominates hosting of African football tournaments

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has explained that Morocco’s frequent selection as host of major African football tournaments is largely due to the lack of adequate resources in many other African countries. CAF noted that staging continental competitions requires significant financial investment, modern infrastructure and strong organisational capacity, which

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NAPTIP vows tough crackdown on traffickers in 2026 as 93 convicted in 2025

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned that 2026 will be an extremely difficult year for human traffickers operating in the country, as the agency intensifies its crackdown on trafficking networks across Nigeria. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajiya Binta Bello made this known in Abuja while reviewing the agency’s […]