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Labour Party says it Is ‘Liberated’ by Peter Obi’s defection…seeks forgiveness from Nigerians

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

The Labour Party has described the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a liberation for the party, while apologising to Nigerians for fielding what it termed an “unfitting” candidate in the last general election. In a strongly

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Nigeria Must Reaffirm Secularism, Expunge Sharia from Constitution — Prof. Adesanya-Davies

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

A former presidential candidate and public affairs analyst, Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to urgently reaffirm Nigeria’s secular identity by removing Sharia—particularly Sharia-based criminal law—from constitutional recognition and state practice. In a strongly worded position paper released on Tuesday,

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Historic Honour: King Charles III confers prestigious Royal Award on Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

In a landmark moment for Nigeria–United Kingdom relations, England’s King Charles III has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, as a Grand Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO). The honour, conferred on Tuesday, recognises Mr. Edun’s distinguished service and personal contributions in engagements involving

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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to strategic trade, economic partnership with China

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic, bilateral trade and economic partnership with China, reflecting positively on the progress recorded in relations between both countries throughout 2025. The reaffirmation followed the elevation of Nigeria–China relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreed by President Bola Tinubu and President

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President Tinubu pens tribute to Kaduna Governor Uba Sani on his 55th birthday

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, as he celebrates his 55th birthday on December 31, describing him as a “younger brother and friend in the struggle for democracy in Nigeria.” In a detailed statement released through the Statehouse and shared via official channels, including the President

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To win anything In Rivers, you must go through Wike, APC National Vice Chairman tells Fubara

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

Hon. Victor Giadom, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), South South, has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State must have to go through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to win anything in the state. Giadom stated this on Tuesday, during Wike’s Thank You Visit to […]