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Fayose Accuses Makinde of Plot to Remove Olubadan Ladoja

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has accused the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of plotting to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Fayose, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the allegation in a post shared on his X (formerly

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Govt Clarifies Jilli Bombing, Blames Boko Haram Presence in Market

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

The Yobe State Government has defended the recent airstrike on Jilli market, stating that the location was identified as a stronghold of Boko Haram insurgents. The government said the operation was carried out by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the North-East. In a statement […]

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Airstrike Misses Target, Dozens Killed at Yobe Market

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

At least 56 people have been feared dead following a military airstrike that struck a crowded market in Jilli village, under Fichimaram Ward in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. The air raid, believed to have been part of an operation targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents, reportedly missed its intended target. Sources said the […]

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FG, NCDC Partner To Unlock North Central Mining Potential

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has teamed up with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to unlock the vast mining potential of the North Central region and increase jobs through mineral processing. Receiving the management team of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC)in his office, the HonourableMinister of Solid Minerals Development Mr Dele

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Tax Reform: FG Debunks Reports of Oyedele Admitting Mistakes

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, admitted errors in the newly introduced tax laws. In a statement, the committee clarified that media reports suggesting the minister acknowledged faults and advised Nigerians to await the outcome of […]

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Police Unseal PDP National Headquarters, Legacy House in Abuja

Daily Dispatch April 11, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the unsealing of its National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, and Legacy House in Maitama, Abuja, following compliance with court orders. In a press release issued on April 11, 2026, the party disclosed that the facilities were unsealed by the Nigeria Police Force and officially handed over to the National […]