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Breaking: Police Neutralize Suspects in Kidnapping of Ex-AIG Hakeem Odumosu’s Wife, Recover Ransom

Daily Dispatch January 23, 2025

Seven days after the abduction of the wife of former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, the Nigerian Police have neutralized the kidnappers and recovered an undisclosed amount as ransom reportedly paid for her release. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi,

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Yobe State Nigeria, Set to Host 5th Edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governor’s Forum

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2025

Theme: Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security and Sustainable Development for a Resilient Community. N’Djamena, January 2025 – The 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), organised by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and

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$6BN Mambilla power contract: Obasanjo, Buhari to testify in court

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2025

Former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari are testifying before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France, in connection with the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings filed against Nigeria by Sunrise Power over an alleged breach of contract by the federal government. Sources confirmed to Daily Trust yesterday that both leaders are in Paris

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Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke denies owning repatriated $52.5m

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2025

A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has distanced herself from the ownership of $52.5m recently repatriated to Nigeria from the United States of America, USA. The former Minister who has been in the United Kingdom, UK, since she left the shores of Nigeria claimed that the money linked to her in the media […]

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Speaker Obasa impeached, elects Mojisola Meranda as speaker, first in history

Daily Dispatch January 13, 2025

Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has just been removed from office following his impeachment. Members of the House immediately replaced Obasa with his deputy, Hon. Lasbat Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1. Obasa, who is representing Agege State Constituency 1 in the house, was removed from his position for allegations […]

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EFCC operatives steal over $350,000, jewellery

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has lost over $350,000 and expensive jewellery to corrupt officers within its rank, according to a report by PRNigeria. The discovery, made at the EFCC’s Lagos State Command, has led to the arrest of 10 officers and dismissal of 27 others. Credible sources told PRNigeria that between $350,000 and […]