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YES Initiative throws weight behind Senator Adeola for 2027 Ogun Governorship

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Members of the YES Initiative (Yewa-Awori Engagement Strategy Initiative), a socio-political advocacy group committed to strategic engagement, leadership development, and inclusive political participation in Ogun State, have declared their support for Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola as the

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Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang set for grand reception as he joins APC

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

Jos, the Plateau State capital, will on Tuesday, January 27, take centre stage in Nigeria’s political landscape as Governor Caleb Mutfwang is formally received into the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was disclosed in a press statement issued on January 23, 2026, by the Media and Publicity Committee of the grand reception. According to the […]

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Kano Lawmaker, Hon. Ghali Mustapha Tijjani, Dumps NNPP

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

Hon. Ghali Mustapha Tijjani, Ph.D, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ajingi/Albasu/Gaya Federal Constituency of Kano State, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The lawmaker’s resignation was confirmed on Friday through sources familiar with the development, who disclosed that Tijjani formally communicated his decision

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Commander Adamu S. Agya (Rtd.): A New Politics of Service Under the ADC Banner

Daily Dispatch January 21, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye In an era when Nigerian politics is often defined by recycled promises and entrenched interests, Commander Adamu S. Agya (Rtd.) stands out as a different kind of political actor—one shaped by years of disciplined service to the nation and driven by a clear commitment to people-centered governance. A retired Nigerian Navy officer […]

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Court upholds Nnadi Usman–Led Caretaker Committee as lawful Labour Party leadership

Daily Dispatch January 21, 2026

A Federal High Court has affirmed Senator Nnadi Esther Usman–led National Caretaker Committee as the only valid and lawful leadership of the Labour Party. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Honourable Justice Lifu held that the tenure of the former national chairman, Julius Abure, had elapsed in line with an earlier ruling of the Supreme Court. The […]

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Breaking: Buhari Minister declares interest in 2027 Presidency on ADC platform

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

A former Minister of State for Education under the late President Muhammadu Buhari has declared his intention to contest the next presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The declaration marks the former minister’s formal entry into the 2027 presidential race, positioning him among emerging aspirants seeking to challenge the dominance