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SGF Akume marries Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Queen Zaynab

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has welcomed Queen Zaynab Ngohemba—formerly married to the Ooni of Ife—into his family in Mbakor, Benue State. The union was confirmed by a member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, in a celebratory social

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Christmas: SDP National Chairmann, Shehu Musa Gabam urges unity, compassion, hope

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), AlhyShehu Musa Gabam, has called on Nigerians, particularly Christians, to embrace unity, compassion and hope as the country grapples with insecurity, economic hardship and social divisions. In a Christmas message titled “Nigeria’s Hope in Challenging Times: A Christmas Reflection,” Gabam urged Christians to

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Akpabio upbeat banditry will be defeated in new year

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to work towards a more peaceful and equitable country in 2026, declaring that banditry will be defeated in the new year and beyond. He also enjoined Nigerians to set aside their differences, embrace peace and foster unity among their families, States and Nigeria as a […]

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Insecurity: Yoruba Youths Council (YYC) eulogies President Donald Trump’s intervention

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The Yoruba Youths Council (YYC), the umbrella body representing the collective interests, aspirations, and welfare of Yoruba youths across Nigeria and the diaspora, hereby issues this press statement to unequivocally commend and eulogise the decisive intervention of the President of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump, in the ongoing global fight

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UN Coordinator condemns suspected suicide attack in Maiduguri Mosque

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives following a suspected suicide bombing at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State. The attack occurred on the evening of 24 December during prayers, resulting in fatalities and leaving many others injured. Mr. Fall […]

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Tinubu hails $1.26bn financing milestone for Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Federal Ministry of Finance and other key agencies for securing a landmark $1.26 billion financing package for Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a major boost to Nigeria’s infrastructure drive. In a statement issued on Friday by Special Adviser to the President […]