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Contractor Arrested for Killing Elderly Client, Collecting N2m Ransom in Delta

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 32-year-old contractor, Alex Kehinde, over the alleged abduction and killing of an elderly property owner who had hired him for renovation work, before using the victim’s identity to extort ransom from his family. According to the Police Public

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Tinubu Mourns Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack, Calls Them ‘Unforgettable Heroes’

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of soldiers in a terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, describing the fallen troops as “unforgettable heroes” who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. In a State House press release, the President condoled with the families of the deceased […]

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We Must Not Abandon His Family, Wike Announces Rivers Coalition’s N500m Support for Late Senator Mpigi’s Family

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that political associates must stand firmly by the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, announcing a N500 million support fund by the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition to sustain his legacy. Speaking at a Night of Tribute in honour of the late Senator […]

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US Suspends Visa Appointments in Abuja After Ordering Staff Evacuation

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The United States government has cancelled all visa appointments at its mission in Abuja following a directive for certain personnel to leave the country over security concerns. The move comes after the United States Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency staff and their families from the US Embassy in Nigeria’s capital, citing a […]

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Abiodun Rolls Out 40 SUVs for Ogun Monarchs

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

In a show of appreciation for the support given to his administration, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday distributed 40 brand-new SUVs to traditional rulers to enhance their mobility. The presentation was made during the statutory meeting of the Ogun State Council of Obas held at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun […]

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Push for Justice Reform Gains Momentum as AGF Backs Practical Legal Training for Young Lawyers

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Nigeria’s drive to strengthen its criminal justice system received a fresh boost on Thursday as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, threw his weight behind practical legal training as a catalyst for reform, urging emerging lawyers to take ownership of the country’s rule of law. Speaking in Abuja through […]