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Atiku Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s ‘Full-Blown Crisis,’ Takes Concerns to U.S.

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security and economic situation, declaring that the country is facing a “full-blown internal crisis” that demands urgent attention. In a statement issued Sunday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku said his

Politics

Goje Heads to Court Over APC Gombe Ticket Dispute

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

A fresh political crisis is brewing in Gombe State as former governor and serving senator, Danjuma Goje, has rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus arrangement that produced the party’s senatorial candidate. Goje described the process as unfair and unacceptable, arguing that it failed to reflect due democratic consultation and transparency within the party

NEWS Politics

Kwankwaso, Obi Join NDC as Dickson Hails Move Toward ‘Ideologically Driven’ Political Platform

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

In a move that could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Their entry into the party was announced on Monday by Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, who described the development as both an honour and […]

NEWS

Ogun Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia as Gateway Airport Begins Hajj Operations

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking a historic milestone for the state’s aviation and pilgrimage operations. The pilgrims touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport at about 4:15 a.m. (Nigerian time), following their departure from Gateway International […]

Politics

Dr. Hope Omeiza Withdraws from House of Representatives Race in Kogi

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

Dr. Hope Omeiza has formally announced his withdrawal from the race for the House of Representatives seat representing Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency in Kogi State. In a notice made public, Omeiza said his decision followed months of consultations and reflection on his intention to contest the seat. He described the period as “deeply enlightening and insightful,”

NEWS

August24news.com Publisher, Ajagbe, Bags Media Personality Award in Lagos

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

The Publisher of August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, has added another feather to his cap as he has just been bestowed with the Media Personality of the Year Award by Go-Culture. The award comes in recognition of his achievements as the first media personality on Lagos Island to establish an online media platform—August24news—and for his […]