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Appeal Court affirms death sentences for five Offa Bank robbery convicts

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin has upheld the death sentences earlier passed on five men convicted for their roles in the deadly 2018 Offa bank robbery in Kwara State. In a judgment that lasted over four hours, the appellate court dismissed all the appeals filed by the convicts, ruling

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Pastor arrested over alleged plot to kill rival cleric in Bayelsa

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit have arrested a pastor, Elijah Oro, over an alleged plot to assassinate a rival prophet in the state. Pastor Oro, a 59-year-old indigene of Ozoro Community in Delta State, was arrested alongside a 21-year-old suspect, Samuel Daniel, said to be a member […]

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Rivers State setting the pace in mobilising support for Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 – Wike

Daily Dispatch January 31, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has says Rivers State is leading other states in mobilising support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Wike stated this during the inauguration of senatorial and local government coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, in Port Harcourt on Friday. The event was organised […]

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NCDMB, Lucky Osanebi and Sons Conclude Month-Long Welding, Fabrication Training for Delta Youths

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

The one month welding and fabrication training program for 30 youths in Delta State have been concluded. The training sponsored by NCDMB and executed by Lucky Osanebi and Sons Limited is to equip the participants with skills in welding and fabrication, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurship prospects. Participants drawn from various parts of Delta State, […]

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Ali Ndume dismisses claim Tinubu will declare himself winner of 2027 election

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

Senator Ali Ndume, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would declare himself winner of the 2027 presidential election. Ndume’s reaction followed speculation circulating online that the President might bypass the electoral process to announce

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APC extends electronic membership registration to February 8

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

… Shifts Congresses, Convention Dates The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its ongoing electronic membership registration exercise to February 8, 2026, following appeals from party stakeholders seeking more time for members and supporters to register and validate their details. The decision was taken at the 183rd meeting of the party’s National Working