NEWS

Breaking News: Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Slumps, Dies in Office

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

Tragedy struck the Bayelsa State Government House on Thursday, December 11, 2025, as the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, reportedly slumped in his office and died, sending shockwaves across the state’s political and public spheres. According to emerging reports, the 60-year-old

NEWS

NHRC condemns killing of Lamurde women protesters, demands independent probe

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the killing of peaceful women protesters in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State, calling the incident a grave violation of fundamental human rights. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, expressed deep shock over the tragedy and […]

BUSINESS

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for 2026–2028 MTEF, FSP

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval of the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), key documents that will guide the federal government’s fiscal policy and expenditure priorities over the next three years. The request was conveyed in a letter read by Deputy Senate President Barau

NEWS

NHRC gives Human Rights Media Award to ThisDay Correspondent

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has given ThisDay correspondent, Michael Olugbode its 2025 Human Rights Media Award. Also awarded in a special recognition marking its 30th Anniversary are Falmata Daniel of Premium Times and Emeka Amafor of TV 360. UNHCR and Dorothy Njemanze Foundation were also awarded for their contributions to human rights. In […]

NEWS

Breaking: Matawalle seeks court order to halt media reports on alleged terrorist links

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, has filed a lawsuit at the Kano State High Court seeking to restrain several media organisations from publishing reports alleging his connection to terrorist groups. The legal action, filed Wednesday evening under Case No. 4, resulted in an interim injunction barring Sahara Reporters, Mikiya, Omoyele Sowore, and a number […]

HEALTH

IGP Egbetokun meets police medical commanders, launches nationwide health campaign

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery within the Nigeria Police Force as he met with Heads of Police Medical Facilities nationwide on Thursday in Abuja. The inaugural National Meeting and Conference, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan International Peacekeeping Hall,