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Wike harps on unity for progress in Rivers

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, called for unity of purpose for the growth and progress of Rivers State. Wike made the call during his ongoing “thank you” visit to Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers. He said that unity had brought progress and development

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Nigeria to recover $9.5m in repatriated corruption proceeds from Jersey

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

About $9.5 million (£7 million) linked to corrupt proceeds and held in a bank account in Jersey is set to be returned to the Nigerian government to support an infrastructure project. Jersey’s Attorney General, Mark Temple KC, authorised the repatriation of the funds after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigerian authorities in December. […]

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Video: Woman dies while addressing her colleagues in office

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

A woman yet to be identified was reported to have died on the first day of work in new year while addressing her colleagues. She died on Monday, 5th January, while addressing her colleagues and appreciating her boss at the office as the owner of life came calling, not minding her expectations in 2026!‘Of the […]

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Nigeria urges Europe and Africa to build bridges, not walls

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has called on Europe and Africa to reject isolationist tendencies and embrace a partnership rooted in shared history, geography, and responsibility. Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Annual Conference of Spanish Ambassadors in Madrid, attended by 182 diplomats, Ambassador Tuggar framed Europe and

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FG urges NSCDC to boost intelligence as Interior Minister decorates 113 Senior Officers

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Federal Government has called on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to strengthen intelligence gathering and operational readiness in the face of rising security threats across the country. The call was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a ceremony to decorate 113 newly promoted NSCDC commandants. The minister, […]

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President Tinubu hails NRS Chairman, Zachary Adedeji on his birthday

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, on his birthday. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, President Tinubu commends Adedeji’s sterling leadership of the 83-year-old revenue agency, the introduction of fresh ideas, the adoption of global best practices, the