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Akpabio Summons Emergency Senate Plenary

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2026

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has convened an emergency plenary session of the Senate. The special sitting is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon. The notice was conveyed in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, PhD. According

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IPCR Condemns Killings, Urges Rural Development and Stronger Security Measures

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has strongly condemned the continued killing of innocent citizens in parts of the country, describing the attacks as senseless and unacceptable, while calling for urgent, long-term solutions to address insecurity, especially in rural communities. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Institute stressed that sustainable

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Nigeria, China Mark 55 Years of Diplomatic Relations at 2026 Chinese New Year Temple Fair

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2026

Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic and strategic partnership as both countries marked the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations during the 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” Temple Fair in Abuja. The celebration, held at the Chinese Cultural Centre at the weekend, brought together senior government officials, diplomats,

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Osolo Stool: Lagos High Court Dismisses Stay of Proceeding Applications 

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2026

Hearing is set to continue February 20th, in a suit instituted by Prince Jimmy Adetokunbo Yekini-Goloba, filed against Prince Isa Abiodun Shekoni-Faronbi, and six others, seeking to upturn the installation of Shekoni-Faronbi as the Osolo of Isolo. This follows the dismissal of the Stay of proceedings application filed by Counsel to the 1st defendant, Mr […]

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Akpabio Slams Critics, Says Senate Did Not Scrap Electronic Result Transmission

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed criticisms over the Senate’s amendment of the Electoral Act, insisting that the legislature has not concluded work on the bill and that public reactions are based on a misunderstanding of parliamentary procedures. Akpabio spoke in Abuja on Wednesday as the special guest of honour at the unveiling of a […]

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We don’t need to have a governor to mobilize for Tinubu – Wike

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said the people of Rivers State do not a governor to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu, come 2027. The Minister disclosed this on Saturday, in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, while commissioning Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors headquarters, housing Majority FM 89.5, situation […]