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Advocacy Group demands proof of NBMA Chief’s eligibility

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

A civil society organisation, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has formally requested access to the academic and professional records of Bello Bwari, director-general of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), raising questions about his eligibility to occupy

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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Environmental Governance

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening environmental governance and improving the delivery of internationally funded environmental projects in the country. The commitment was made on Monday in Abuja as the National Capacity Building Workshop on Project Oversight for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Operational Focal Point and

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Group commends DSS, EFCC over prosecution of ex-AGF Abubakar Malami

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

A civil society organisation, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV), has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the ongoing prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. The group described the action as a clear demonstration of

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Heavy security deployed at Kano Government House ahead of governor Yusuf’s planned defection

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Heavy security presence has been deployed at the Kano State Government House amid reports of an imminent political defection by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. As of early today, security operatives drawn from various agencies were seen stationed within and around the Government House in Kano, with vehicular and pedestrian movements reportedly being closely monitored. The […]

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Akwa Ibom Assembly to consider bill criminalising affairs with married men

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is set to consider a controversial bill on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, which seeks to criminalise sexual relationships with married men. According to information made available on Monday, the proposed legislation is sponsored by the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency Senator Akon Inyang, and is […]

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CAN alleges plot to keep north divided through targeted killings of Christians

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Reverend Joseph John Hayab, has raised alarm over what he described as a deliberate plan by certain elements to keep the North divided through the targeted killing of Christians. Reverend Hayab made the allegation while […]