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Must they embarrass Tinubu with Malian coach for Super Eagles?

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2025

By Ikeddy ISIGUZO BURKINABE military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore was the star attraction at Tuesday’s inauguration of Ghana’s President John Mahama. Dressed in a military attire, Traore had a holstered pistol at his waist. He was widely cheered in his show that analysts rightly concluded was

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“JIMMY CARTER: THE DEPARTURE OF A TITAN”

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2025

By Olusegun Obasanjo Memorial Service Held in His HonourBy President Olusegun ObasanjoAt the Chapel of Christ The Glorious King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, AbeokutaSunday, January 12, 2025 By the morning of January 5, 2025, I received information that my friend and brother, Ambassador Andy Young, was looking for me. Of course, I knew that it […]

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Inside bandits’ hideouts: A journalist’s expedition through notorious camps

Daily Dispatch January 11, 2025

The journey began on Thursday, December 20, 2024 when I received a call from my office, instructing me to prepare for a meeting with some bandit kingpins willing to engage in peace talks near the Rijana area of Kaduna State. As a journalist covering insecurity, particularly kidnapping and banditry for almost 10 years, I had […]

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Controversy Rocks Nigeria Police: AIG Accused of Manipulating Retirement Records

Daily Dispatch January 10, 2025

As the race for the post of Deputy Inspector General of Police has begun, a prominent Assistant Inspector General of Police from North Central has altered his retirement records. Nigeria Police Staff Lists obtained by our reporter on Wednesday asserted that the ambitious AIG manipulated the date on his entry history to inaccurately reflect a […]

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Three Scores and Many Trophies: Mele Kolo Kyari at 60

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2025

By Nnanke Harry Willie As the golden rays of his 60th birthday dawned, Mele Kolo Kyari is standing tall on a constellation of stellar achievements. He hit the Biblical three scores on a bull’s eye with news of long dead, abiku refineries becoming ‘born again’. Mele Kyari’s story is a testament to the power of humble beginnings, […]

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Zaccheous, Nigeria’s Tax Collector Facing His Job At 47

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2025

By Lere Olayinka “I am committed to the task before me, and I will not be pursuing any political ambition in 2027.” With the above statement, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Dr Zaccheous Adedeji, put to a permanent rest, rumours of his intention to run for the governorship of Oyo […]