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Arrest of Rev. Yoila:Taraba Govt Defends DSS, Says Action Aimed at Preserving Peace

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

The Taraba State Government has justified the arrest of Global Methodist Church cleric, Rev. Bazel Yoila, stating that the move was necessary to safeguard peace and maintain public order. The clarification follows widespread reactions and allegations on social media suggesting wrongdoing in the

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Breaking: Fubara Appoints New SSG, Chief of Staff in Rivers

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointment of Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barrister Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff (CoS). The appointments were announced on Thursday, with both officials scheduled to be sworn in later in the day at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House […]

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IGP: Dapo Abiodun Salutes Kayode Egbetokun, Sets Agenda for Tunji Disu

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on his distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation, following the acceptance of his resignation by President Bola Tinubu. The governor also congratulated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji

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Ogun Govt Vows Justice for Slain Contract Staff, Assures Family of Support

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

The Ogun State Government has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the alleged shooting and subsequent death of one of its contract staff, Seyi Afolabi, during a routine physical planning and urban development exercise along the Siun–Abeokuta Expressway are brought to justice. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, gave the

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Uncertainty Trails Tenure of New IGP Disu Amid Legal Interpretations

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The appointment of Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has reignited debate over how long he can legally remain in office, with conflicting interpretations of the Police Act 2020 and its 2024 amendment shaping the discussion. Disu, born on April 13, 1966, is set to attain the mandatory retirement age […]

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Akpabio Mourns Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, Describes Death as a “Grave Loss” to the Nigerian Military.

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Chief Medical Director of the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare, Dr. Dauda Katagum, over the passing of his brother, Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum. The Senate President described the death of the Senior Military Officer at the age […]