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Court threatens contempt action against IGP over alleged disobedience in Anozie abduction case

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is facing possible committal to prison following contempt proceedings initiated over an alleged failure to comply with a Federal High Court order relating to the abduction and disappearance of Mr. John Chukwuemeka Anozie. The action was

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U.S. freezes foreign visa processing for 75 countries

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

The United States has reportedly suspended foreign visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, following a directive attributed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the information circulating on Wednesday, the freeze applies indefinitely and affects visa applications across multiple categories, though specific details on exemptions and implementation

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Turkey seeks inclusion in Nigeria’s e-visa system to boost business ties

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Turkey has formally requested that Nigeria include Turkish citizens in its electronic visa (e-visa) system to simplify visa processing and strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The request was made by Turkey’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Tuesday. According to a

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How strategic messaging helped deliver Tinubu’s 2023 election victory — Lai Mohammed

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has shed light on the communication strategy he says played a key role in securing President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. Mohammed made the disclosure in his newly launched book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, which captures his experiences while

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Tax Reform: I face death threats for overhauling Nigeria’s faulty system — Oyedele

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that he has received threats to his life as a result of his involvement in Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms. Oyedele made the revelation in Abuja while speaking at a governance colloquium organised to celebrate the 50th birthday of the […]

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U.S. Embassy Reopens Newly Redesigned American Centre

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

…Showcasing American Excellence and U.S.–Nigeria Partnership. The United States Embassy in Abuja has officially reopened the American Centre at the Embassy Chancery with a ceremony celebrating American excellence and creativity, and for the reciprocal benefit of the United States and Nigeria. The newly redesigned American Centre features modernized spaces and