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NSCDC dismisses claims of withheld promotion arrears, reaffirms commitment to personnel welfare

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has refuted reports alleging that its leadership is responsible for the non-payment of promotion arrears and the diversion of funds meant for personnel welfare, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday

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How we turned from foes to friends — Franco-German Envoys share lessons with Nigeria

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

The Ambassadors of Germany and France to Nigeria have urged the country to draw lessons from decades of Franco-German cooperation, stressing that reconciliation, friendship, and shared responsibility are critical drivers of growth, stability, and regional integration. German Ambassador Annett Günther and French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier made the call on Wednesday in

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Ogun, World Bank invest over ₦5bn in women empowerment, economic recovery — Abiodun

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

…says State Electricity Distribution Company to boost power supply soon The Ogun State Government and the World Bank Group have jointly invested over ₦5 billion in women-focused empowerment and livelihood initiatives over the past six years, Governor Dapo Abiodun has disclosed. The governor made this known on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the World […]

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Abiodun commissions Afon township road, orders immediate reconstruction of Olorunda–Imeko road

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday commissioned the Afon Township Road in Imeko-Afon Local Government and ordered the immediate reconstruction of the Olorunda–Imeko Road. The Afon Township Road, originally constructed in 1959 by the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was commissioned at a ceremony held in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area. Speaking at the

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Alleged terrorism: How victims’ complaints against Tukur Mamu corroborated DSS investigations- Witness

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

A Department of State Services (DSS)’ investigator, on Thursday in Abuja, told the Federal High Court how complaints lodged by rescued victims of the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna bound train attack against alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, corroborated investigations by the secret police. The DSS operative, who testified as 6th prosecution witness (PW-6) in the ongoing

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Presidency slams Atiku over ‘military rule’ comparison

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

Calls Remarks Distortion of Democracy The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over comments comparing governance under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to military dictatorship, describing the remarks as misleading, exaggerated and damaging to Nigeria’s democratic credentials. Reacting through the Special Adviser to the President on Media and