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Defence Minister Christopher Musa assumes office to a rousing welcome in Abuja

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, formally assumed office today in Abuja, receiving an enthusiastic and symbolic welcome from officials of the Ministry of Defence. Staff members gathered to greet the Minister with solidarity songs as he arrived at the Ministry

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Wike inspects ongoing interchange bridges, arterial road N16 Works Linking Maitama, Gishiri, Jahi and Gwarinpa

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, today conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing construction of the Interchange Bridges and road network connecting Maitama, Gishiri and Jahi to Gwarinpa. The inspection is part of the FCT Administration’s renewed commitment to accelerating infrastructure delivery across the nation’s capital. The

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Oyetola vs Omisore: There is always a tomorrow

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

By Ismail Omipidan I have, for a long time, refrained from intervening in the ongoing roforofo fight between the camps of my former principal, Adegboyega Oyetola, and his now-estranged political ally, Senator Iyiola Omisore. However, after reading certain planted stories now being amplified by Omisore’s supporters, I felt compelled to do this intervention. Both

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Breaking: Speaker, 15 Rivers Assembly members dump PDP for APC

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced this during a plenary session on Friday, citing division within the PDP as the primary reason for their departure. “Distinguished colleagues, very happily, let me announce that your […]

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Siyan Oyeweso: Lessons in virtue and vanity

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, December 5, 2025) H-o-r-r-o-r!? The lamp has gone out in the ancestral grove. Frightening darkness reigns. I step inside the grove, I grope on staggering steps. The gourd is broken. I saw its shattered pieces. I stagger. I can feel the wet wood, torn drum, snapped […]

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Why IPI Nigeria gave SSS DG, Oluwatosin Ajayi, Commendation Award

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

…Justification for Honouring Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi with a Commendation Award Since his appointment as Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) in late August 2024, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi has demonstrated an unmistakable commitment to press freedom and respect for journalists and media organisations. Unlike in previous years when the SSS was