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Northern Groups criticise SERAP, Amnesty over calls on Sowore’s case

Daily Dispatch September 22, 2025

Two Northern organisations have criticised the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International (AI) for asking President Bola Tinubu to direct the withdrawal of charges against activist Omoyele Sowore, saying such requests risk being seen as interference in

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US-Based Group Faults SERAP, Amnesty Over Sowore, Labels Call to Drop Charges Hypocritical

Daily Dispatch September 22, 2025

Justice For All Nations (JFAN), a non-governmental organization headquartered in the United States, has criticized the recent appeal by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International Nigeria urging President Bola Tinubu to withdraw cybercrime charges against activist Omoyele Sowore. In a statement issued on Monday by its Coordinator,

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Merck Foundation CEO meets Nigeria First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa

Daily Dispatch September 22, 2025

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck

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Bugaje Challenges Obasanjo’s Third-Term Denial, Alleges Use of Threats and Money

Daily Dispatch September 22, 2025

Former lawmaker and political activist, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has refuted ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s denial of seeking a third term in office, insisting that attempts were made to extend his tenure through pressure and inducements. Bugaje, who was a member of the National Assembly at the time, said on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday that […]

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Correctional officer arrested for alleged link to kidnappers

Daily Dispatch September 22, 2025

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested an officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service for alleged involvement in kidnapping-related transactions. Security sources confirmed the story to security and counter insurgency analysts, Zagazola Makama, saying the suspect, identified as Mr. Ezu Ugochukwu, 41, also known as Sheyi, was attached to the Enugu Correctional

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Otedola Urges Petroleum Marketers to Embrace Innovation, Says Depot Model Obsolete

Daily Dispatch September 22, 2025

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has advised the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to adapt to sweeping reforms in the downstream oil sector, warning that resisting change could lead to bankruptcy and irrelevance. In a statement on the ongoing dispute between DAPPMAN and the Dangote Refinery, Otedola congratulated Alhaji Aliko