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Peter Obi Endorses Seyi Makinde for 2027 Presidency

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2026

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed support for the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, declaring that the governor is qualified to become Nigeria’s president. Obi made the remarks on Monday in Abuja while attending

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EFCC Recovers N1.23trn, Secures 10,872 Convictions Under Olukoyede

Daily Dispatch August 31, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N1.23 trillion and secured 10,872 convictions in the first 34 months of Ola Olukoyede’s tenure as Executive Chairman of the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday, August 31, 2026, during a media briefing at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja to mark his three-year stewardship. […]

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Akpabio Ranked 11th Best Senator In World

Daily Dispatch August 29, 2026

Diaspora-based Nigerian organisations have commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing his emergence as one of the prominent figures in Western democratic parliamentary practice as evidence of his extensive political experience and leadership capacity. In a joint statement, the groups said Akpabio’s political journey from Governor of Akwa Ibom State to the

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Tinubu, Governors Move to Cut Transport Fares Nationwide From October 1

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans by the Federal Government and state governors to reduce transportation fares nationwide, with effect from October 1, 2026. Tinubu disclosed this on Thursday following discussions with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, saying the governors had agreed to take immediate measures to bring down the cost of intra-state transportation

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Subsidy: Atiku Is Confused, Voodoo Economist Going Back to What He Called a Fraud — Wike

Daily Dispatch August 20, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his reported position on fuel subsidy, describing him as an inconsistent politician who was now attempting to reverse a policy he previously condemned. Wike spoke on Thursday, in Abuja during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects […]

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Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces Personnel

Daily Dispatch August 4, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major salary increase for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, with personnel set to receive pay raises ranging from 30 to 80 per cent beginning September 1, 2026. The State House announced that about 250,000 military personnel will benefit from the new salary structure, which is aimed at improving troop […]