NEWS

No Coup Attempt — Defence Headquarters Debunks Online Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty to Democracy

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2025

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has firmly denied reports suggesting that the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary parade was linked to an alleged military coup attempt, describing the claims as “false, malicious, and misleading.” In a press release signed by Brigadier General

EDUCATION

“Nigeria’s Professors Deserve Better”: Adesanya-Davies urges FG to act amid ASUU strike

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2025

As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarks on yet another nationwide strike, former presidential candidate and education advocate, Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has issued a passionate call to the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive steps to address the long-standing crisis plaguing Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. In a strongly

NEWS

2027: Wike dismiss presidential speculation, reaffirm support for Tinubu

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly dismissed speculation suggesting he is nursing a presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In response to reports claiming that some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are pressuring him to contest the presidency, Wike — through his Senior Special Assistant […]

Politics

Goodluck Jonathan’s former aide, Dudafa, dumps PDP for APC

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2025

A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Matters and Social Events, Dr. Waripamo-owei Dudafa, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressive Congress (APC). Dr. Dudafa, who also previously served as a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, made the announcement

EDUCATION

Outrage at FUOYE: Students’ group demands suspension of VC over sexual harassment allegations, abuse of office

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2025

The Association for Students Social Welfare (ASSW), a nationwide student advocacy group, has issued a scathing public statement demanding immediate action against the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, over allegations of sexual harassment, obstruction of justice, and abuse of office. Speaking at a press briefing

NEWS

Court orders man to pay DSS N5m for frivolous human rights suit

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2025

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered one Sunday Dominic to pay the Department of State Services (DSS) Five Million Nairaas punitive cost for instituting a “frivoulous” suit against the secret police. Dominic had in a suit marked FCT/HC/CV/3984/2024, claimed that the secret police invited him for questioning and threatened to […]