NEWS

VP Shettima visits Gbong Gwom Jos, preaches tolerance, peaceful coexistence

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2026

…Says Nigerians are one people tied to a common heritage* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth if its citizens learn to tolerate and live in peace with one another. According to him, all Nigerians are

ENTERTAINMENT

Raymond Dokpesi Jr. announces bid for BON Chairmanship

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2026

…Calls for Industry Reforms Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc (owners of African Independent Television (AIT and Raypower Radio), Raymond Dokpesi Jr., has declared his intention to run for the Chairmanship of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), outlining plans to modernize the country’s broadcasting sector through regulatory reforms, industry support,

NEWS

NHRC condemns forced evictions in Lagos

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2026

…raises alarm over sit-at-home enforcement in Anambra The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has voiced serious concerns over recent forced evictions in Lagos State and the enforcement of sit-at-home directives in Anambra State, warning that both actions threaten citizens’ fundamental rights. Executive Secretary of the Commission. Dr. Tony Ojukwu expressed alarm

NEWS

Nigeria at a crossroads as global tensions and uncertainty deepen

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2026

Nigeria is facing a decisive moment in its relationship with the international system as escalating security challenges, economic instability and rapid technological change push the country toward greater strategic independence, cooperation and more nuanced diplomacy. This was the consensus of experts who spoke at a seminar organised by the Institute for Peace and Conflict

NEWS

Obasanjo mourns Otunba Adekunle Ojora

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2026

Hails Legacy of Integrity and ServiceFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businessman, industrialist, and elder statesman, Otunba (Dr.) Adekunle Ojora, OFR, CON, JP, who passed away at the age of 93.In a heartfelt tribute released on Tuesday, Obasanjo described the late Otunba Ojora as an amiable and notable […]

NEWS

Normalcy returns as FCTA workers resume after court stopped strike action

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2026

Activities at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and it’s affiliate MDAs on Wednesday, have began to pick up as workers resumed after the ruling of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria on Tuesday, ordering suspension of the workers strike. It could be recall that the National Industrial Court of Nigeria presided over by Justice […]