NEWS

Wike approves promotion of over 2,000 FCTA, FCDA workers

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate promotion of over 2,000 workers of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The promotion was as a result of the examinations held from Tuesday,

NEWS

Pastor Isaac Oyedepo launches Abuja Sunday services, says ministry will not collect offerings

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries, has announced the commencement of Sunday worship services in Abuja, stating that the ministry will not collect offerings in obedience to what he described as a divine directive. The development was disclosed in an online message monitored by Church Times and shared in a video posted […]

NEWS

Dasuki Trial: EFCC witness details alleged ONSA fund transfers to private firms, foreign accounts

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Proceedings in the trial of former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), resumed on January 13, 2026, before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, with the first prosecution witness presenting detailed testimony on the alleged movement of public funds to private beneficiaries. Testifying as PW1, Dr. Michael Adariku, an

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Nigeria engages Washington lobbyists with $9m contract to defend security record and counter religious violence claims

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Nigeria has engaged a United States–based lobbying and public affairs firm in a contract valued at $9 million to present its security efforts and response to violence affecting Christian communities to policymakers in Washington. Records filed with the US Department of Justice indicate that DCI Group, a lobbying firm headquartered in Washington, was retained to […]

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President Tinubu condoles Ogun State, Onabanjo family over death of Chief Lucia Onabanjo

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the Government and people of Ogun State, as well as the Onabanjo family, over the passing of Chief Lucia Onabanjo, former First Lady of the state and matriarch of the Onabanjo family. Chief Lucia Onabanjo died on Monday, January 12, at the age of 101. In a […]

BUSINESS

CEPA with UAE: Minister Jumoke Oduwole Details Strategic Trade Opportunities for Nigeria

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Today marks a historic milestone in Nigeria’s trade relations. The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA that will transform economic ties between our two nations and deliver tangible benefits for Nigerian businesses, professionals, and workers. This Agreement is the product of focused and