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Just In: Alleged cyberbullying of President — DSS’ trial of Sowore begins Jan 22

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The trial of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged cyberbullying of the President is set to commence on January 22. The case, instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS), is scheduled to be heard before a Federal High Court, where Sowore is expected

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Tinubu leads nation in tribute to fallen heroes

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday joined senior government officials in paying tribute to Nigeria’s fallen and serving military personnel at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Ceremony held in Abuja. The ceremony opened with the submission of the parade state by the parade commander. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the President, thereafter

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Owo Church Massacre: DSS witness identifies two suspects as ‘attackers’

Daily Dispatch January 13, 2026

….’How I escaped with shattered leg,’ another victim tells court The second prosecution witness in the trial of five men accused of being behind the June 5, 2022 attack on a church in Owo, Ondo State, on Tuesday identified two of the defendants as those who took part in the attack. The witness, who said […]

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FG Sets Aside N2.3bn in 2026 Budget for Benefits of Former Presidents, Vices’

Daily Dispatch January 10, 2026

The Federal Government has earmarked N2.3 billion in the 2026 budget for the payment of pensions, allowances, and other statutory entitlements to Nigeria’s former presidents, heads of state, and their vices’. The allocation, captured under recurrent expenditure in the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill, is meant to cover benefits due to past holders of the nation’s

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2026 proposed budget breakdown released

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

…Prioritises Infrastructure, Security, and Social Services The Federal Government has released the breakdown of the proposed 2026 national budget, outlining key spending priorities aimed at boosting infrastructure development, strengthening security, and improving social welfare across the country. According to the details made public, the Works sector received the

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Just In: Rivers Assembly begins impeachment process against Governor Fubara, Deputy

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. The process began on Thursday during plenary, according to a live broadcast monitored on Channels Television. Presiding over the session, the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, oversaw the reading of a notice detailing