NEWS

ECOWAS declares regional emergency as coups and political unrest spread across West Africa

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a sweeping state of emergency across the sub-region amid a troubling rise in coups, attempted mutinies, and deepening political volatility. The declaration was issued by ECOWAS Commission President, Omar Touray, on Tuesday,

Sport

Gen. Iyare fires on, wins Jackson Obaseki’s 80th birthday tournament

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

It was another milestone record for Gen. Oscar Iyare (rtd) as he emerged overall champion at Dr. Jackson Gaius Obaseki’s 80th Birthday Golf Tournament concluded at Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS), Edo State. Gen. Iyare retired but not tired in the game of golf on Saturday beat other competitors with a net score of 68 […]

NEWS

EFCC re-arrests Former Attorney General Malami over unmet bail conditions

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again detained Nigeria’s former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), just days after he was first questioned by the agency. SaharaReporters-confirmed sources revealed that Malami was arrested late Monday night, where he reportedly struggled to satisfy the EFCC’s strict

LEAD STORY 2

Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers — Gumi

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has described the kidnapping of schoolchildren as a “lesser evil” compared to killing soldiers, insisting that Nigeria must negotiate with bandits to prevent greater bloodshed. Speaking in an interview with the BBC shared on Tuesday, Gumi said that while the abduction of minors is “evil,” it remains less grievous than murder […]

NEWS

Blessing Osom felicitates Akpabio at 63

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO THE 10TH SENATE PRESIDENT, HIS EXCELLENCY DISTINGUISHED SENATOR GODSWILL AKPABIO, GCON Sir,On this special occasion of your birthday, I extend my warmest congratulations and heartfelt best wishes to you, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, President of the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Your exemplary

FEATURES

Godswill Akpabio’s uncommon story @ 63

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

By Sufuyan Ojeifo On a day that marks more than the turning of a personal calendar, Nigeria pauses to reflect on a political journey that has become inseparable from the broader story of the Republic. Senator Godswill Akpabio’s 63rd birthday arrives at a moment when the country is asking itself difficult questions about leadership, unity, […]