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15 Residents Fleeing From Bandits Feared Dead In Zamfara Boat Accident

Daily Dispatch August 30, 2025

At least 15 people have reportedly died, while three others remain missing, after a boat capsized in the Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident happened on Friday, August 29, 2025, when villagers fleeing bandit attacks attempted to cross a river at Nasarawar Kifi in Birnin

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How Tinubu’s fiscal policies freed states from bank borrowing-Governor Sule

Daily Dispatch August 30, 2025

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has declared that states across the federation are no longer reliant on bank loans to fund their projects, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resource management strategy for this new era of financial independence. Governor Sule made the declaration on Friday, while receiving the Federal House of Representatives Committee on

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Journalist Escapes Death as Dangote Truck Crashes into Vehicle in Benin

Daily Dispatch August 30, 2025

A veteran journalist, Comrade Erasmus Ikhide, had a narrow brush with death on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, following a serious road accident involving a Dangote Cement truck along the Benin-Sapele Expressway in Benin City. According to eyewitnesses, the truck—allegedly speeding—veered into Ikhide’s Toyota salon car, causing the vehicle to somersault three times.

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Governor Okpebholo Rescues Victims of Benin–Auchi Highway Accident

Daily Dispatch August 30, 2025

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, came to the aid of over 10 victims involved in a serious road accident on the Benin–Auchi highway on Saturday, demonstrating swift and hands-on leadership. The governor was traveling with his entourage to Irrua, in Esan Central Local Government Area, when he encountered a severe traffic jam shortly after the […]

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Residents Thumps up as Abiodun Intensifies Efforts on Road Projects

Daily Dispatch August 30, 2025

The desire of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration to bequeath the state with a good road network to further open the state for more investments is being realized as major road projects are at different stages of completion across the state. The road projects include: Saje-Miliki-Elega in Abeokuta, the state capital; dualization of the Iperu-Ilisan […]

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Northeast Governors Call for Comprehensive Strategy to Tackle Insecurity and Underdevelopment

Daily Dispatch August 30, 2025

The Northeast Governors Forum has emphasized that addressing the region’s persistent security challenges requires a holistic, multi-sectoral approach. Speaking at the Forum’s 12th rotational meeting held in Taraba State on Saturday, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum outlined critical areas of focus, including improved education, healthcare, infrastructure, and enhanced