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30 Years After Abacha Era Detentions, Alleged Phantom Coup Victims Renew Appeal to Tinubu for Justice

Daily Dispatch June 8, 2026

A group of military officers who were accused and detained over alleged coup plots during the military regime of late Head of State Sani Abacha have renewed their appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to implement the recommendations of the Oputa Panel and grant them long-awaited

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General Musa: Coup Attempt in Nigeria an Effort in Futility, Civilians Would Have Resisted

Daily Dispatch May 29, 2026

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has described the recent coup attempt in the country as a futile and misguided venture, saying even civilians would have resisted those behind the plot.Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, General Musa said the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to democratic governance and are working […]

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Just In: Court Clears Jonathan for 2027 Presidential Race

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing a suit seeking to bar him from the race. The suit was filed by Johnmary Jideobi, who asked the court to restrain Jonathan from presenting himself as a presidential candidate under any political […]

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Breaking; Court Dismisses Sowore’s no-case submission in DSS’ charges of Cyberbulling Tinubu.

Daily Dispatch May 8, 2026

…Fixes May 19 to open defence Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the no-case submission made by politician-activist, Omoyele Sowore, in the charge of Cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu brought against him by the Department of the State Services (DSS). The Court upheld DSS’ charges against Sowore for […]

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10 Million Women Storm Abuja, Unveil Political Charter as First Lady Positions Them at Centre of Nigeria’s Future

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2026

A powerful convergence of women in Abuja on Tuesday signalled the emergence of what could become one of the most influential political and social forces ahead of the 2027 elections, as Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, declared women the driving force of the country’s next phase of development. The gathering—tagged the National Women Mega Empowerment […]

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Alleged Coup Plot: Court Invokes Practice of Speedy Trial of Six Defendants

Daily Dispatch April 27, 2026

….Adjourns to April 29 Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday granted the request for accelerated hearing in the trial of six persons accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. The court scheduled April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5 for the commencement of trial […]