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Just In: Police asks Natasha to cancel planned homecoming rally

Daily Dispatch April 1, 2025

The police have asked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial district of Kogi State. The State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya.

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“Sebiotimo”…..

Daily Dispatch April 1, 2025

Once upon a time in Abeokuta, there was a woman named Madam Janet Ewusi Odesola who sold cooked beans. Her bean joint was at a prime location connecting Ijaiye, Ago-Oba, Itoku, Lafenwa, Isale Igbein, and Ake roads. This spot was called “Sapon,” derived from “Saponloore,” meaning “help the bachelors.” Back then, people, especially

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Tinubu Approves Tenure Extension For Comptroller-general Of Immigration Nandap

Daily Dispatch March 31, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of tenure of office for Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap as the Comptroller-general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through December 31, 2026. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, Mrs Nandap began her career in the Nigeria Immigration Service on October 9, 1989. Under […]

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Natasha’s visit, Ododo bans convoy, rallies

Daily Dispatch March 31, 2025

Ahead of the planned visit of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to her hometown in Okene, the Kogi State Government has issued a restriction on “unauthorized movement” and demanded that any convoy of persons coming into the state must obtain permit from law enforcement agencies. Akpoti-Uduaghan is scheduled to visit her senatorial district on Tuesday, the first […]

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Edo Killings: Akpabio Condemns Act, Calls For Justice To Assuage Pains

Daily Dispatch March 31, 2025

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has condemned the murder of 16 travellers in Edo State, describing it as a senseless act of violence, unacceptable and having no place in our society. According to a release by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Senator Akpabio said, “I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the […]

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Police arrests man for stabbing Emir Sanusi’s guard to death during Eid prayer

Daily Dispatch March 31, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru, from Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the deadly stabbing of a vigilante member who was part of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s entourage after the Eid prayers on Sunday, March 30. The incident took place around 12:40 pm as worshippers were leaving the Eid […]