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Nigeria settles N501 billion power debts as Tinubu tackles decade-old crises

Daily Dispatch February 2, 2026

Nigeria raised N501 billion in its first bond sale dedicated to clearing power sector debts, achieving full subscription as President Bola Tinubu’s administration moves to address payment arrears that have choked electricity generation for over a decade. The inaugural tranche under the

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Malami tells court he earned over N12bn

Daily Dispatch February 2, 2026

…seeks lifting of interim seizure order on 57 properties Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he earned hundreds of millions of naira from salaries and gifts, and over ₦10 billion from private business ventures, as he seeks to vacate an interim order authorising the […]

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Concerned Professionals in National Assembly Laud Akpabio Over Cancellation of NASC Appointments

Daily Dispatch February 2, 2026

The Concerned Professionals in the National Assembly have commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio for ordering the cancellation of recent appointments made by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). According to the group, the appointments failed to follow due process, particularly in terms of competence, seniority and adherence to established legal procedures

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FCTA workers receive January salary last Friday

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

Wage Award Arrears Partially Paid Amid Planned NLC Protest Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) received their January salaries last Friday, alongside one month’s payment from the five months’ arrears of the Wage Award owed to them. With this latest payment, two months out of the five months’ Wage Award arrears have now […]

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Sambisa Shaken as Nigerian Troops Kill Boko Haram’s No. 2

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

…. Wipe Out 10 Terrorists in Midnight Raid The Nigerian military has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism following the killing of a top Boko Haram commander, Abu Khalid, and 10 other insurgents during a late-night operation in Borno State. Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), […]

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Nigerian passengers protest 12-hour delay at Cairo airport over EgyptAir flights

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

Several Nigerian passengers travelling on EgyptAir flights to Abuja and Kano were left stranded at Cairo International Airport for more than 12 hours on Sunday following repeated flight delays, sparking protests over what they described as neglect and discriminatory treatment. Affected passengers said the delays, which stretched through most of the day, were communicated