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Nollywood star Stanley Amandi nabbed in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi has been arrested in connection with an alleged coup plot involving some Nigerian military officers, according to a report by PREMIUM TIMES. Amandi, a director and former chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (Enugu State chapter), was reportedly

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Raymond Dokpesi Jr. announces bid for BON Chairmanship

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2026

…Calls for Industry Reforms Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc (owners of African Independent Television (AIT and Raypower Radio), Raymond Dokpesi Jr., has declared his intention to run for the Chairmanship of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), outlining plans to modernize the country’s broadcasting sector through regulatory reforms, industry support,

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Omije Ojumi, Church Choir and the Ugly in Our Beauty

Daily Dispatch January 18, 2026

By Kunle Awosiyan When a choir sings like angels, one must never forget that even Satan once led worship. The Book of Ezekiel 28:13 gives a vivid description of Lucifer as a cherub endowed with musical craftsmanship, “the workmanship of your tabrets and pipes.” His fall was not necessarily rooted in jealousy of other singers, […]

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Tinubu Hails Nigerian Artistes as Nigeria Shines at 9th AFRIMA in Lagos

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their success as further proof of Nigeria’s growing influence and global recognition in music and the creative arts. In a statement released by the State House on Sunday, the President praised the […]

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Canada To Witness Another Cultural Uniqueness, Spectacular Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival In 2026 – Segun Akanni

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

…..attendees To Explore Post FIFA World Cup Activities. The preparations are getting underway for the extraordinary 2026 edition of the prestigious annual Pan-African Festival in Canada, which is set to take place in Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto Ontario. The Convener of the annual prestigious cultural festival, Prince Segun Akanni, said, in a Presss statement made

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Tinubu participates in historic Eyo Festival as Lagos revives sacred tradition after eight years

Daily Dispatch December 27, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday joined thousands of revellers at the Grand Finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, marking a historic return of the revered cultural celebration after an eight-year hiatus. Dressed in traditional white attire, with a damask sash across his shoulder, a star-emblazoned hat and the […]