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US invasion of Venezuela: ECOWAS urges restraint, backs dialogue

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed concern over the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and respect international law. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, ECOWAS acknowledged the right

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NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in coffee sachets

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

…Detains 22 Indians Over Cocaine Shipment The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, intercepting illicit substances concealed in coffee sachets and arresting 22 Indian nationals linked to a large cocaine seizure at the Apapa seaport in Lagos. Operatives of the agency intercepted

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Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress abandons Fubara for Wike

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress has announced its decision to abandon Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State, and pledged allegiance to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. Chairman of the congress, Senator George Sekibo, announced the group’s decision during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Okrika Local Government Area of the […]

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Governor Eno pays new year homage to Akpabio

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

….As Both Leaders Pledge Support For Tinubu The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has said that Akwa Ibom people across party lines were united in their resolve to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Renewed Hope agenda for the benefit of all Nigerians. Pastor Eno made the declaration on Friday when […]

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Canada deports 366 Nigerians, 974 more await removal

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

.Canada has deported 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, reflecting a sharp increase in immigration enforcement, according to data from the Canada Border Services Agency. The records also show that 974 Nigerians are currently listed as “removal in progress” and are awaiting deportation. Nigeria ranked ninth among the top 10 countries with the highest […]

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INEC debunks reports on 2027 election timetable

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election, describing such information as false and misleading.In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission clarified that no timetable or schedule has been announced for the 2027 polls. INEC stressed that