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Power Distribution Companies reject FG’s free meter initiative

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

Power distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed free electricity meter programme, raising fresh concerns over efforts to close the country’s metering gap and curb estimated billing. The DisCos, under the umbrella of the Association of Nigerian

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Akpabio, Gov. Eno welcome former PDP Legal Adviser Emmanuel Enoidem to APC

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, alongside Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday formally received former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Enoidem, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The reception took place at a political rally in Utu Etim Ekpo, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of […]

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2027: Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno For Reelection

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

Traditional Rulers in Akwa Ibom State have pledged their support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Traditional Rulers comprising Paramount Rulers, Clan, Village and Family Heads and their spouses drawn from Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District made the declaration at […]

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APC flags mounted at Kano Government House as Governor Abba Yusuf set to defect +video

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

Activities at the Kano State Government House took a dramatic political turn on Monday as flags and banners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were mounted ahead of the expected defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the ruling party. Early morning developments around the Government House showed visible preparations, with APC insignia prominently displayed, […]

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House rejects Minority Caucus’ ad-hoc panel on Tax Laws

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

The House of Representatives has distanced itself from an ad-hoc committee set up by the Minority Caucus to probe alleged changes in sections of the newly passed tax laws. In a statement, the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, clarified that the power to constitute an ad-hoc committee for oversight purposes lies exclusively with the Speaker and […]

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Soldiers arrest 65-year-old woman over alleged drug supply to terrorists in North-East

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, over alleged involvement in supplying illicit drugs to Boko Haram fighters operating in Nigeria’s North-East. The arrest was confirmed on Sunday in a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt-Col Sanni Uba. According to him, […]