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NUJ Applauds DSS for Swift Release of Journalists

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

….reaffirms Need to Protect Press Freedom The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the prompt release of two journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang, of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, who were recently detained while covering the

BUSINESS

Ethiopia launches major gas plant, begins construction of oil refinery, fertilizer facility

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

Ethiopia has launched yet another mega economic project and kick-started the construction of additional ones worth $10 billion collectively. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched the completed first phase of Ogaden Liquified Natural Gas Project in Calub, in the country’s Somali Region on Thursday, October 2. It is a multipurpose plant expected to produce 111 million […]

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NSCEA Mourns Kwara Abducted and Killed ECWA Pastor

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) is deeply saddened by the tragic killing of Reverend James Issa, a pastor with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), who was abducted by terrorists from Ekati village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State on August 28, 2025. The Council condemns in the strongest terms […]

BUSINESS

Dangote Pavilion Turns Mecca As Company Marks Special Day At Abuja Fair

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

The pavilion of the Dangote Group became a mecca on Saturday as participants swarmed around the company at the ongoing 20th Abuja International Trade Fair. The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) had projected that the 2025 Fair will attract over 100,000 participants from across Nigeria and beyond. Dangote Group marks its Special Day […]

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NDLEA Smashes Cocaine Cartels Behind 6 UK-bound Shipments, Arrests Arrowhead, 5 Others

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled two major drug cartels behind six different consignments of cocaine concealed in walls of stainless cups, body cream and hair gel containers. The spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, said the operation was successful as a result of […]

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Why security measures were emplaced around Senate President’s office- Source

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

Contrary to widespread misleading media reports, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio did not bar any group of persons from passing through the walkway leading to his office. What the memo issued by the Sergeant-at-Arms did was to advise groups of persons against converging on the walkway. The measure, THE CONCLAVE learnt, was taken to decongest […]