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Borno begins direct payment of LG allocations as Zulum approves financial autonomy

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has authorised the immediate disbursement of monthly statutory allocations directly to the 27 local government councils in the state. The approval was announced on Thursday by the Acting Governor, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, following the swearing-in of

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Disobeying court order comes with consequences, Wike advises JUAC 

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reminded FCT workers, under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) that the strike issue was still in court and advised them to obey court order, saying disobeying court order comes with consequences.  Wike stated this while handing over 12 new ambulances to FCT hospitals […]

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Ogun begins 50th anniversary celebration with weekly road commissioning

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

The Ogun State Government has commenced activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state with the weekly commissioning of major road projects across different parts of the state. The Golden Jubilee celebration began last week with the commissioning of the Wole Soyinka Train Terminal and the Sagamu–Ayepe Road in Sagamu Local Government […]

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Strike: FCTA workers shun JUAC’s directive, resume work

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

Workers in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have shunned the directive by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) to continue with its industrial action. JUAC had in a statement signed by Comrade Abdullahi Umar Saleh, the Union’s Secretary, issued to the staff on Wednesday, directed the staff to stay at home. The statement read: […]

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NSCDC dismisses claims of withheld promotion arrears, reaffirms commitment to personnel welfare

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has refuted reports alleging that its leadership is responsible for the non-payment of promotion arrears and the diversion of funds meant for personnel welfare, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesman of the Corps, Afolabi Babawale, the Corps […]

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How we turned from foes to friends — Franco-German Envoys share lessons with Nigeria

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

The Ambassadors of Germany and France to Nigeria have urged the country to draw lessons from decades of Franco-German cooperation, stressing that reconciliation, friendship, and shared responsibility are critical drivers of growth, stability, and regional integration. German Ambassador Annett Günther and French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier made the call on Wednesday in