NEWS

Rivers impeachment: Two Lawmakers step back, call for peaceful resolution

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have pulled out of the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, urging their colleagues to seek an amicable settlement. The lawmakers are the Minority Leader of the Assembly, Sylvanus

NEWS

Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Alphabet hit a $4 trillion market valuation on Monday, as the Google parent’s sharpened artificial intelligence focus allayed doubts about its strategy and thrust it back ​to the forefront of the high-stakes race.The tech giant (GOOGL.O), opens new tab on Wednesday ‌surpassed Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab in market capitalization for the first time since […]

NEWS

Advocacy Group demands proof of NBMA Chief’s eligibility

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

A civil society organisation, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has formally requested access to the academic and professional records of Bello Bwari, director-general of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), raising questions about his eligibility to occupy the position. The request was submitted under the Freedom of Information (FOI)

NEWS

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Environmental Governance

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening environmental governance and improving the delivery of internationally funded environmental projects in the country. The commitment was made on Monday in Abuja as the National Capacity Building Workshop on Project Oversight for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Operational Focal Point and

NEWS

Group commends DSS, EFCC over prosecution of ex-AGF Abubakar Malami

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

A civil society organisation, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV), has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the ongoing prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. The group described the action as a clear demonstration of

NEWS

Heavy security deployed at Kano Government House ahead of governor Yusuf’s planned defection

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Heavy security presence has been deployed at the Kano State Government House amid reports of an imminent political defection by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. As of early today, security operatives drawn from various agencies were seen stationed within and around the Government House in Kano, with vehicular and pedestrian movements reportedly being closely monitored. The […]