EDUCATION

Zulum launches construction of two mega schools in Hawul, pledges more teachers

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has begun the construction of two large-scale educational institutions in Hawul Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector across the state. The governor, on Wednesday laid the

BUSINESS

Nigeria tightens digital tax compliance

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

as Pillarcraft Gains Accreditation for E-Invoicing Integration Nigeria is stepping up efforts to strengthen digital tax compliance following the accreditation of Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions as a System Integrator for the Nigeria Revenue Service’s national e-invoicing regime. The accreditation positions Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions to support businesses in integrating their

NEWS

Tinubu hails NGX N100 trn milestone, urges Nigerians to invest more at home

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has commended corporate Nigeria, investors and other stakeholders for pushing the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) past the historic N100 trillion market capitalisation mark, describing the achievement as a strong signal of renewed confidence in the nation’s economy. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo

NEWS

Odumegwu-Ojukwu brokers release of Nigerian Pastor detained in Benin

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has secured the release of a Nigerian cleric, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who had been imprisoned in the Republic of Benin amid growing concerns over his deteriorating health and treatment in custody. Pastor Egbaji, a businessman and religious leader from Cross River State, regained his freedom […]

NEWS

Tinubu ends decades of risky river, air travel to Bonny – Wike

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ending decades of risky river crossing and expensive air travel to Bonny Island in Rivers State. Wike gave the commendation during his “thank you” visit to Bonny Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. The 37.8 km Bodo-Bonny Road project, […]

LEAD STORY 2

Just In: Rivers Assembly begins impeachment process against Governor Fubara, Deputy

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. The process began on Thursday during plenary, according to a live broadcast monitored on Channels Television. Presiding over the session, the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, oversaw the reading of a notice detailing