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Just In: Atiku rules out consensus in ADC 2027 Presidential Race

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that no aspirant in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will be compelled to step down ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential contest. Atiku made this known while speaking on the party’s internal democratic process, stressing that all

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IGP deploys DIG Gumel, 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic commands nationwide

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of a newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police and 17 Commissioners of Police to key departments, commands, and formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen operational efficiency and improve service delivery in the Nigeria Police Force. According to a

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Tinubu appoints Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first female head of the institution since it was founded in 1962. The appointment was disclosed on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]

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Breaking: Governors of Bauchi and Oyo set to defect to ADC.

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

There are strong indications that the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, and the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, are on the verge of joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Sources close to the matter reveal that if this move materializes, it could significantly shake Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general […]

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IPCR urges nationwide cooperation with security agencies after deadly Niger attacks

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called for increased collaboration between citizens and Nigeria’s security forces to decisively end insecurity, following recent terrorist attacks in parts of Niger State that left scores dead and several others abducted. The attacks occurred in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas, where gunmen invaded rural

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Ilorin Likeminds Foundation hails Abdulmumini’s re-election as IEDPU President

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Ilorin Likeminds Foundation (ILMF) has congratulated Alhaji Abdulmalik Ayo Abdulmumini (rtd), ACG, on his re-election as the National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU). In a press release issued by the foundation, the President of ILMF, Alhaji Lukman Abdullah Atanda, described Abdulmumini’s re-election as well deserved, attributing