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Osun bags 4 years jail term in US for $4.2m pandemic fraud

Daily Dispatch August 26, 2025

The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison in the United States. Oloyede, 62, who holds dual U.S. and Nigerian citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was on August 26 handed 56 months in prison by U.S. District Judge

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Obasanjo: Buhari Ran Nigeria’s Worst Civilian Government

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2025

inubu Not Far Behind Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the administration of the late Muhammadu Buhari as the worst civilian government in Nigeria’s history, placing President Bola Tinubu’s leadership as a close second. In his recently released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo criticized Buhari’s presidency (2015–2023) for failing to address the very

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Obasanjo Slams Judiciary, INEC Over Corruption and Electoral Manipulation

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2025

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused Nigeria’s judiciary and electoral system of being deeply compromised, describing them as obstacles to the country’s stability and democracy. In his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo alleged that the judiciary has degenerated into “a court of corruption rather than a court of justice,” warning that the

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Kalu Debunks Rumours on Tinubu’s Health, Backs Tough Economic Reforms

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2025

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has dismissed reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu is hospitalised in the United Kingdom, insisting the President is in good health and only taking some rest. Kalu, who said he spoke with Tinubu within the last 12 hours, described the rumours as false. Speaking from his residence in […]

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Alaafin, Ooni Under Spell…..Say Traditionalists

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2025

The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association, Osun State, has said the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, may be under a spell due to repeated clashes between them. The President of the group, Oluseyi Atanda, said members of the association needed to perform rituals to settle the disputes […]

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Owo Catholic church attackers had links with foreign terrorist groups, DSS tells court

Daily Dispatch August 19, 2025

*Refutes claim that alleged human rights violation suit triggered defendants’ arraignment *Court okays shielding of prosecution witnesses’ identity The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned a Federal High Court in Abuja against granting bail to the five men being prosecuted over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack at St. Francs