NEWS

Wike claims ₦50bn role in Tinubu’s victory, warns against political marginalisation

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sparked fresh political debate after declaring that he spent about ₦50 billion to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as Nigeria’s president. Wike, speaking during a political

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Nigeria ranks fifth best english-speaking country in Africa — EF EPI 2025

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

Nigeria has been ranked as the fifth-best English-speaking country in Africa, according to the 2025 Education First English Proficiency Index (EF EPI). The ranking, released by global education organisation Education First (EF), assesses English language proficiency among non-native English-speaking countries and territories worldwide. Nigeria’s placement reflects a strong

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2026 Budget designed to strengthen Tinubu’s reform agenda — Information Minister

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris. Says 2026 budget is a well-planned instrument to solidify the gains of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda. According to the Minister, the last 31 months have been a period of difficult but necessary change, beginning with key economic decisions taken to end long-standing stagnation and […]

EDUCATION

FG unveils fresh strategies to curb WAEC, NECO exam malpractice from 2026

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Federal Government has rolled out a new set of far-reaching measures aimed at stamping out examination malpractice in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations starting from 2026. The initiative forms part of broader reforms to enhance credibility, transparency, and public trust in Nigeria’s examination system.

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Fubara stagnates development in Oyigbo LG, says Ambassador Akawor

Daily Dispatch January 5, 2026

Former Ambassador to South Korea and Coordinator, Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor has said that the development of Oyigbo Local Government Area has been stalled under Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Akawor stated this on Monday, during a “thank you” visit to the local government area by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]

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KACRAN Commends Governor Mai Mala Buni’s Leadership, Developmental Strides

Daily Dispatch January 5, 2026

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has praised Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, for what it described as impactful leadership and people-focused governance, saying his administration has delivered notable progress in peace, development and economic empowerment. In a statement signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Moh’d Bello, the