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Stop Xenophobic Killings Now, Prof. Adesanya-Davies Urges South Africa

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

A Nigerian academic and public affairs commentator, Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has issued a strong call for an end to rising homicide and xenophobic violence targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. In a statement titled “Stop Homicide / Xenophobic Violence

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PDP Crisis: Wike Dares Rival Faction to Open Party Account, Secretariat

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday challenged rival factions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to open an official party bank account and secretariat if they truly believe they control the opposition party’s structure. Speaking during a live media chat with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike accused some […]

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Wike Moves Against Jabi Lake ‘Shanties,’ Dismisses Emotional Appeal

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a crackdown on abandoned and poorly developed areas around Jabi Lake, describing the situation as an eyesore unbefitting of Nigeria’s capital city. Wike’s directive comes amid a viral video in which a popular pastor appealed to the minister to “leave Jabi Lake for […]

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“Stop Being Fraudulent,” Wike Blasts Makinde, Turaki, Others

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), being led by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Taminu Turaki and others, accusing them of fraud and deliberate disregard for court rulings in the lingering leadership crisis. Speaking during a media […]

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Ogidi Killing: Every Life Must Be Protected – Akpabio

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for justice and stronger national accountability following the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi. Speaking before the commencement of plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio described the incident as one that “strikes at the moral fabric of our nation,” urging both lawmakers and security agencies to treat the

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IGP Disu orders weapons audit across commands

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2026

….. Condemns Recent Extra-judicial Killing In Delta State The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunj Rilwan Disu on Tuesday ordered commissioners of Police in the Commands to conduct an immediate nationwide audit of arms and ammunition in custody IGP Disu gave the directive while speaking during a strategic meeting with senior officers from the rank […]