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ADC faction rejects Obi, disowns Enugu registration

Daily Dispatch January 1, 2026

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe has rejected the defection of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, declaring his purported registration with the party in Enugu State unconstitutional and a violation of established party procedures. In a

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Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang resigns from PDP

Daily Dispatch January 1, 2026

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a major political development in the state’s political landscape. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday, confirming his decision to withdraw his membership from the party under which he was elected. Details surrounding the reasons for

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Abiodun signs Ogun’s ₦1.669 trillion 2026 budget into law

Daily Dispatch January 1, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, marking another milestone in the state’s fiscal planning and development drive. The Governor had earlier, on December 3, 2025, presented the Appropriation Bill—tagged the “Budget of Sustainable Legacy”—to the Ogun State House of Assembly for consideration and

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N’Assembly Hails 2025 Reforms as Springboard for Economic Rebound

Daily Dispatch January 1, 2026

The National Assembly has described 2025 as a watershed year for Nigeria, saying sweeping reforms across taxation, governance, electoral administration and security have positioned the country for economic recovery in 2026. In an end-of-year address, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the legislature partnered with other arms of government to push through critical

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Wike assures FCT residents of accelerated development

Daily Dispatch January 1, 2026

Free Elections in 2026 New Year Message The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON, has assured residents of Abuja and its satellite communities of accelerated development, improved infrastructure, and a peaceful political atmosphere in 2026. In his New Year message to residents on Wednesday, Wike expressed appreciation for the

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Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal road accident

Daily Dispatch January 1, 2026

The Lagos and Ogun State governments have announced the discharge of Anthony Joshua from hospital following the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina, on Monday, December 29, 2025. In a joint statement, the two state governments once again commiserated with the families of the deceased, […]