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Senator Onawo parts ways with PDP, gives personal grounds

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Ogoshi Onawo, has formally withdrawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Onawo conveyed his decision in a resignation letter dated January 10, 2026, which he addressed to the PDP chairman of Galadimawa Ward in Doma Local

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Malami: Open Letter To Director General, DSS

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

9th January 2026. HOW MALAMI INTRODUCED NARCO-TERRORISM INTO NIGERIA BUT HE DID NOT ACT ALONE, HE HAD ACCOMPLICES SUCH AS DAYO APATA, SAN, FORMER PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, MONDAY ONYEKACHI UBANI, SAN, SAKABA ISHAKU, AG. HEAD OF INVESTIGATION DIVISION, ICPC AND JOHN O. ASEIN, DG, NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT COMMISSION (JUST TO MENTION A FEW)” […]

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11 terrorists surrender as troops kill eight in Borno

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Nigerian troops from Operation Hadin Kai have continued offensive actions against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents in the northeast. According to a military statement, eleven terrorists laid down their arms and surrendered to security forces, handing over AK-47 rifles and ammunition during operations around the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10

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Late Barrister Chigbo’s final journey home begins today

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Major groups, which late Barrister Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka Chigbo, who was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja, on January 5, have roled out a programme of activities to honour her before her corpse is taken to her home state, Anambra. The groups, who have announced their activities are the Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Community of St. […]

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Don’t hold grudges because I chose politics — Wike fires back at critics, reaffirms grip on Rivers votes

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms trailing his political choices, insisting that politics is driven by interests, power and the will of the people, not sentiment or emotions. The Minister stated this on Sunday during the grand finale of his “thank you” tour to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, […]

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Fubara working for Amaechi, not sincere with support for Tinubu, APC group alleges

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals (APC-P), has cautioned leaders of the party against relying on the embattled Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. The APC group accused the Governor of double-dealing, saying he was funding the APC faction loyal to the […]