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Late Barrister Chigbo’s final journey home begins today

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Major groups, which late Barrister Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka Chigbo, who was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja, on January 5, have roled out a programme of activities to honour her before her corpse is taken to her home state, Anambra. The groups, who have announced their activities are the

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Don’t hold grudges because I chose politics — Wike fires back at critics, reaffirms grip on Rivers votes

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms trailing his political choices, insisting that politics is driven by interests, power and the will of the people, not sentiment or emotions. The Minister stated this on Sunday during the grand finale of his “thank you” tour to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, […]

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Fubara working for Amaechi, not sincere with support for Tinubu, APC group alleges

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals (APC-P), has cautioned leaders of the party against relying on the embattled Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. The APC group accused the Governor of double-dealing, saying he was funding the APC faction loyal to the […]

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Abuja Police Arrest 2 Brothers, 1 Other Over The Brutal Murder Of Barrister Chigbo

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has announced the arrest of two brothers and one other over the recent brutal murder of an Abuja based legal practitioner, Barrister Chigbo Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix.Names of the two biological brothers are 22 year old Saifullahi Yusuf and 24 year old Ishau Yusuf from Kaduna State, resident at […]

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President Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi for 2026 Sustainability Week

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), scheduled to commence on Monday. The President touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Zayed International Airport at exactly 11:30 p.m. local time on Sunday. He […]

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Expanding JAS/ANSARU–JNIM violence signals growing jihadist threat in Niger–Kwara corridor

Daily Dispatch January 11, 2026

By: Zagazola Makama Recent attacks by terrorists linked to Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), Ansaru splinter factions and the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) have brought into sharp focus a troubling expansion of jihadist violence into Nigeria’s North-Central zone, with Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State emerging as a new flashpoint. On