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Deadly Rivalry: Notorious Bandit Leader Kachallah Auwalu Killed in Kaduna Forest Clash

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

A feared bandit leader, Kachallah Auwalu, has been killed following a fierce confrontation between rival armed groups in Birnin Gwari, according to security sources. The violent encounter reportedly took place on April 18 around 4:35 p.m. in the Maganda forest corridor, an area long associated

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Finance Ministry Rejects “Hidden Spending” Claims, Defends Nigeria’s Fiscal Transparency

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent media reports alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing such claims as a misinterpretation of findings from the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update. In a press statement signed by the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, the ministry clarified that the reports

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She-Fix 2.0: NNPC Retail Champions Inclusion, Impact, Opportunities for Women

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

The NNPC Retail Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and women’s empowerment with the successful hosting of the second edition of its flagship initiative, She-Fix 2.0, in Abuja. The development was contained in a statement issued by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. Held under the theme “Driving Diversity, Powering Progress,”

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Governor Abba at Crossroads as Deputy Appointment Battle Collides With Kano Emirate Crisis

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

By Sunday Oladapo Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is facing a deepening political storm, as tensions surrounding the appointment of a new deputy governor converge with the lingering emirship dispute—placing his administration under intense pressure from multiple fronts. What has been widely described as a forced “choice” between political loyalty and traditional

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Shekarau Dumps PDP for APC in Major Kano Political Shift

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant development in Nigeria’s political landscape. Shekarau made the announcement on Sunday at a well-attended gathering held at his residence, popularly known as Mundubawa Palace in Kano State. The

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El-Rufai Alleges Smear Campaign, Threatens Legal Action Over Witness Report

Daily Dispatch April 19, 2026

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has issued a public alert accusing unnamed actors of orchestrating a campaign to damage his reputation and prolong his detention amid ongoing corruption trials. In a press statement signed by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai described recent events surrounding his arrest and prosecution as part of a “malicious” […]