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Rivers APC rejects impeachment moves against Governor Fubara

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected the reported impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, warning that such a move could destabilise the state and damage the image of the ruling party. In a press statement

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Buratai sues retired General for N1bn over alleged defamatory terrorism claims

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has instituted a N1 billion defamation suit against a fellow retired senior military officer, Maj. Gen. Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (retd.), at the Kaduna State High Court. Court documents indicate that Buratai is seeking damages over alleged defamatory statements purportedly made by Ali-Keffi, which

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Environment Minister calls for inter-agency collaboration to address environmental challenges

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has urged enhanced inter-agency collaboration to tackle environmental challenges across Nigeria. The call was made during a meeting with the Director-General of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Abubakar Sadiq, and his team at the Ministry’s Abuja office. Highlighting

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Police probe killing of Abuja Lawyer allegedly tortured to death by kidnappers

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Nigeria Police have launched an investigation into the abduction and killing of an Abuja-based lawyer, Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, who was allegedly tortured to death by unidentified kidnappers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident was confirmed in a statement by her elder sister, Maureen Chigbo, immediate past President of the Guild of […]

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Tinubu hails NGX N100 trn milestone, urges Nigerians to invest more at home

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has commended corporate Nigeria, investors and other stakeholders for pushing the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) past the historic N100 trillion market capitalisation mark, describing the achievement as a strong signal of renewed confidence in the nation’s economy. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo

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Odumegwu-Ojukwu brokers release of Nigerian Pastor detained in Benin

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has secured the release of a Nigerian cleric, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who had been imprisoned in the Republic of Benin amid growing concerns over his deteriorating health and treatment in custody. Pastor Egbaji, a businessman and religious leader from Cross River State, regained his freedom […]