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Rivers: We ‘ll correct leadership mistake in 2027 – Wike

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the leadership mistake in Rivers will be corrected in 2027. Wike stated this during a thank you visit to the people of Khana in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers. The minister said that leaders were elected to

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Rivers Monarch hails Wike, describes him as “dependable ally, leader to be followed”

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

The paramount ruler of Emohua Kingdom in Rivers, Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, as a dependable ally and a leader to be followed. Awuse, who is also the Chairman, South South Monarchs Forum, stated this during Wike’s Special Christmas visit to Rumuche […]

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NESREA shuts Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria over air pollution violations

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has ordered the closure of the Sunseed Oil processing plant in Zaria, Kaduna State, following findings of severe air pollution linked to the facility’s operations. NESREA said the action was taken after investigations confirmed that the plant was emitting harmful pollutants into the atmosphere

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FG denies plan to target opposition

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

…Labels Alleged “ADP4VIP” Programme Fake The Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading a document circulating online alleging a plot to arrest, detain and prosecute opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the document—which

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Abacha loots: Court sends Malami, wife, son to Kuje Correctional Centre

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his bail application. Justice Emeka Nwite also directed that Malami’s son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe, be […]

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ActionAid Nigeria warns of rising debt, weak social spending in 2026 budget proposal

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

ActionAid Nigeria has raised serious concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill, warning that the budget could worsen Nigeria’s debt burden and further sideline key social sectors critical to poverty reduction and inclusive growth. In its review of the ₦58.18 trillion budget proposal, the organisation said the 5.8 per cent increase over the