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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

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, […]

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NAF clarifies C-130 precautionary landing in Burkina Faso, crew safe as mission set to resume

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has issued an official clarification following reports about the diversion of one of its C-130 aircraft during a ferry mission to Portugal on 8 December 2025. According to a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, the aircraft departed Lagos but […]

COLUMNS

Senator Godswill Akpabio: 63 Years of Enduring Impact

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

By Hon Eseme Eyiboh mnipr On this ninth day of December, in the year 2025, as the nation stirs to its familiar rhythm, a man stands quietly at the crossroads of personal milestone and public memory. Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, marks his 63rd year on earth—another turn on the wheel of time for a […]

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FG directs MDAs to roll over 70% of 2025 capital budget into 2026

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to carry forward at least 70 per cent of their 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year, as part of a broader strategy to prioritise ongoing projects and curb escalating expenditure pressures amid revenue shortfalls. The directive is contained in the 2026 Abridged […]