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Lagos Police summon Pastor Okafor over rape allegations, breach of peace

Daily Dispatch January 5, 2026

The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries to appear at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, on Monday, 5 January 2026, at 10:00 a.m., over allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and

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2026 And The Tax Man

Daily Dispatch January 5, 2026

By Kazeem AkintundeOne issue that would dominate discourse this year is the new tax laws which came into effect on January 1. Asides partisan politics, the tax issue would command significant attention. Already, many Nigerians are apprehensive on what to expect and how much the tax man (President Tinubu) is likely to take from their […]

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Niger Massacre: Abiodun Commiserates with Bago, Demands Justice for Victims

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of at least 42 innocent people and the abduction of several others by terrorists in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, describing the attack as callous, senseless, and a crime against humanity. In […]

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2027: Wike urges other states to replicate Rivers rainbow coalition for Tinubu

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged other States to emulate Rivers State’s rare ability to build a broad-based, cross-party political alliance, for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that no state currently matches the Rivers State “Rainbow Coalition” model ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike said […]

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Tinubu Congratulates Kano Governor Abba Yusuf on 63rd Birthday

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a leader of integrity, humility and strong commitment to public service. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Governor Yusuf’s […]

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2027: We‘ll follow Wike’s instruction – Rivers APC

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

Leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, has declared that whatever instruction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, gives on 2027 elections concerning the State will be followed. The Chairman of the party, Mr Rejoice Otobo, stated this during Wike’s “thank you” visit […]