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FG denies plan to target opposition

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

…Labels Alleged “ADP4VIP” Programme Fake The Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading a document circulating online alleging a plot to arrest, detain and prosecute opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Minister of

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Abacha loots: Court sends Malami, wife, son to Kuje Correctional Centre

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his bail application. Justice Emeka Nwite also directed that Malami’s son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe, be […]

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ActionAid Nigeria warns of rising debt, weak social spending in 2026 budget proposal

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

ActionAid Nigeria has raised serious concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill, warning that the budget could worsen Nigeria’s debt burden and further sideline key social sectors critical to poverty reduction and inclusive growth. In its review of the ₦58.18 trillion budget proposal, the organisation said the 5.8 per cent increase over the

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APC chieftain Kayode Amusan Expresses Sympathy With Anthony Joshua Over Road Crash

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC and former House of Representatives member, Dr. Jelili Kayode Amusan, has joined the rest of the world in expressing deep sympathy to former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua , following reports of a tragic accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway which occurred on Monday In a statement […]

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Education gets highest share as Zulum presents N899.33bn 2026 budget to Borno Assembly

Daily Dispatch December 29, 2025

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has presented an N899.33 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, with the education sector receiving the largest allocation. The budget, titled “Budget of Sustained Recovery and Growth,” places strong emphasis on capital development, with over 61 per cent of the total […]

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UN Secretary-General urges global reset as military spending hits record high

Daily Dispatch December 29, 2025

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is at a critical turning point, urging global leaders to redirect priorities from war to peace as military spending reaches unprecedented levels. In his New Year video message, Guterres said the international community is grappling with deepening chaos and uncertainty marked by growing divisions,