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Makarfi steps down as PDP BoT Secretary, cites zoning, emergence of new Chairman

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2025

Former Kaduna State Governor, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has officially resigned from his position as Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), insisting that his decision was driven by zoning considerations within the party. His resignation followed the election of

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Kebbi School Kidnap: Gov Fumes Over Alleged Failure to Act on Credible Intelligence

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2025

Kebbi State Governor, Mohammed Nasir Idris, on Monday night fumed over what he described as failure to act on credible intelligence by the Department of State Services (DSS) that the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, was under the threat of attack. Suspected gunmen had in the wee hours of […]

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Agbese’s passing: A huge loss to Nigeria’s journalism fraternity- Akpabio

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2025

…Consoles Family, NUJ, NGE The President of the Senate, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has described the passing of veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Chief Dan Agbese, as “a monumental loss to Nigeria’s journalism family and to all who value truth, integrity, and courageous storytelling.” In a heartfelt condolence

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Brigade Commander in Borno killed after ISWAP abduction

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2025

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Brigadier General U. M. Uba, the Brigade Commander of Damboa in Borno State, who was killed by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists after an intense manhunt. According to military sources, Gen. Uba had earlier appeared in a video sent to his colleagues, stating that he […]

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Veteran Journalist, Chief Dan Agbese, dies at 81

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2025

The Agbese family of the Ikpilogwu clan in Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, has announced the passing of renowned journalist, author, and media icon, Chief Dan Agbese. He died on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Chief Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila, was celebrated for his immense contributions […]

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Police confirm abduction of 25 Kebbi school children

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2025

Begin Rescue Operation Tension has engulfed the Maga community in Kebbi State after terrorists launched a deadly pre-dawn attack on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, reportedly abducting 25 students and killing a staff member. In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu