NEWS

Extortion accusations unfounded, Senate committee Clerks defend Odo

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

The association of committee clerks in the Senate has firmly dismissed recent allegations accusing the Senate Clerk, Mr. Emmanuel Odo, of extorting money from staff, describing the accusations as baseless and deliberately misleading. In a strongly worded statement issued after an internal

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Benue takes decisive step to strengthen climate governance framework

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

Benue State has taken a decisive step to strengthen its climate governance framework, signalling a renewed commitment to addressing the growing environmental challenges facing the state. The state government has identified prioritizing stronger institutional capacity and legislative leadership as key drivers for building long-term climate resilience. At the one-day

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Adesanya-Davies hails Senator Remi Tinubu on conferment of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua title

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

In a major cultural and political development, former presidential candidate and United Nations POLAC Peace Ambassador, Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her conferment with the highly esteemed traditional title “Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua” by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Japan warns of 3-metre high tsunami after magnitude 7.6 earthquake

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

A tsunami as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit Japan’s northeastern coast after an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.6 occurred offshore on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, after the quake jolted a large part of Japan’s […]

BUSINESS

UBA Group shines at 2025 Banker Awards, named Africa’s Bank of the Year for the third time in five years

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again solidified its position as one of Africa’s most innovative and resilient financial institutions, earning the prestigious title of Africa’s Bank of the Year 2025 from The Banker, a Financial Times publication. This marks the third time in five years that UBA has claimed the top continental […]

NEWS

“President Tinubu will continue To support judicial to enhance productivity” – Wike

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

…. say FCT to build more houses for judges. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will continue to support the judiciary to enhance productivity, reduce delays, and uphold the independence and integrity of the judiciary. According to Lere Olayinka the Senior Special Assistant on Public