Politics

Finally, Governor Yusuf to defect to APC Monday

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

The governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, of Kano State will formally join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, DAILY NIGERIAN can report. Mr Yusuf, who is the lone governor of New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, is already in Abuja for the final preparations of his defection.

NEWS

INEC debunks reports on 2027 election timetable

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election, describing such information as false and misleading.In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission clarified that no timetable or schedule has been announced for the 2027 polls. INEC stressed that

Politics

Governor Mutfwang formally joins APC

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has formally picked the APC membership card following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party.He was formally received by the state executive Council of the All Progressives Congress at the APC secretariat in Jos. With the conclusion of all formalities, Governor Mutfwang said before the formal defection, he has made consultations far […]

Politics

Fubara’s Loyalist Ewor Collapses Rivers Factional PDP to Wike’s camp …says “Fubara can’t be trusted”

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

Dr Nname Ewor, factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has collapsed his faction into Aaron Chukwemeka- led committee, supported by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Ewor, formerly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, announced the dissolution of the factional body during Wike’s “thank you” visit to

Sport

N-Youth Sports Academy, A Trailblazer In Sports Development

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

By Sunday Oladapo The N-Youth Sports Academy (N-YSA) has consistently and continued to break new ground in Nigerian sports development, producing top-notch athletes and teams that have excelled at both national and international competitions. N-YSA successful stories were not achieved on the platter of golf but as a result of dedication, hardwork, motivation and full […]

Politics

ADC unveils timetable, guidelines for 2025/2026 congresses, national convention

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has released a comprehensive timetable and guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, as part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and reposition the party ahead of future elections. The guidelines are contained in a National Secretariat Circular dated December 30,