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NDLEA arrests suspects over failed drug smuggling attempt into Ondo prison

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

Operatives of the Ondo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) have foiled an attempt to smuggle illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Akure. The interception occurred during a routine gate search, where correctional officers discovered about four grams of

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Budget Office debunks claims of ₦246bn salaries budget for NEDC

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

The Budget Office of the Federation has dismissed claims circulating in the public space that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a ₦246 billion salaries budget, describing the narrative as false, misleading and based on a poor understanding of Nigeria’s budgeting process. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Director General of […]

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GOCOP mourns legendary journalist Yakubu Mohammed

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr Yakubu Mohammed, a renowned journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, who passed away at the age of 75.  The GOCOP described Mohammed’s passing as a significant loss to the media community and the nation at […]

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Ododo approves demolition of criminal hideout in Okene

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, on Thursday directed the demolition of a building widely known as Sambel Joint, located in Idoji, Okene Local Government Area, over its alleged use for criminal activities. The governor said the action was taken based on credible intelligence linking the structure to organised crime. The demolition also came shortly after […]

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Tinubu leads nation in tribute to fallen heroes

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday joined senior government officials in paying tribute to Nigeria’s fallen and serving military personnel at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Ceremony held in Abuja. The ceremony opened with the submission of the parade state by the parade commander. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the President, thereafter

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Natasha reacts as FG drops criminal defamation case

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has spoken publicly for the first time after the Federal Government withdrew the criminal defamation charges brought against her. Following Wednesday’s ruling by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, which struck out the case, the senator said the outcome validated her stance and reinforced her trust in the […]