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Obasanjo: Choosing Atiku as My Running Mate Was the Biggest Mistake of My Political Career

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2026

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his decision to choose Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the greatest mistake of his political career. Obasanjo made the remark on Friday in Lagos during a fireside chat with Charly Boy at the unveiling of

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Tinubu: Intelligence, Not Ransom, Secured Release of Oriire School Victims

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the Federal Government tracked the families and communities of the kidnappers behind the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, maintaining that no ransom was paid and no negotiations were held with the criminals before the victims were rescued. The President made the […]

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Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to twelve divisions as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces. The approval, announced in a State House statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and

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Trump Lauds Tinubu’s Decisive Leadership Against Terrorists

Daily Dispatch July 22, 2026

US President Donald Trump has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people.” In a letter to President Tinubu, President Trump applauded Tinubu’s resolve “to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities.” According to Trump: “It is a true honour to stand with you […]

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Breaking: Spain Beat 10-Man Argentina in Extra Time to Win Second FIFA World Cup Title

Daily Dispatch July 19, 2026

Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions on Sunday after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a tense final. Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal early in the second half of extra time. Torres reacted quickest to a rebound, firing home to hand the European champions their […]

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Tinubu, Shettima Lead APC’s 471 Candidates Submitted to INEC

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election following the successful submission of their nomination to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The ruling party announced on Sunday that it completed the upload of all 471 candidates