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Crisis hits ADC as party leaders clash over congress notice

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

A fresh crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following conflicting directives from the party’s national leadership over the conduct of congresses. The National Secretary of the party, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, had earlier issued a notice announcing the conduct of

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Akpabio’s office slams Sahara Reporters over false hospitalisation story, releases evidence of safe return

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

The Office of the Senate President has issued a firm rebuttal to what it described as a false and reckless report by Sahara Reporters alleging that Senate President Godswill Akpabio collapsed and was hospitalized in London. Contrary to the publication’s claims, verified photographs and travel records confirm that Akpabio returned to Nigeria late Monday night, […]

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Former CJN Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Dies at 71

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

Nigeria’s former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has passed away at the age of 71. Justice Muhammad, a native of Giade in Bauchi State, died on Monday, family sources confirmed. Details surrounding his death were not immediately disclosed. He was appointed Chief Justice of Nigeria in 2019 by then President Muhammadu […]

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NBA threatens legal action against IGP, Police Spokesman over tinted glass permit policy

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has threatened to commence committal proceedings against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, over the planned resumption of the suspended motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy. The threat follows the Nigeria Police Force’s announcement that enforcement

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Christmas: Abiodun Urges Vigilance, Unity, Compassion

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on residents of the state to remain vigilant, security-conscious, and proactive during the yuletide season to ensure a peaceful, safe and joyful celebration. The governor also reminded the people that the true essence of Christmas lies in the spirit of giving and selflessness, stressing that the season […]

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Supreme Court did not explicitly endorse Rivers Emergency Rule — Legal Analysis

Daily Dispatch December 15, 2025

Contrary to widespread media reports, the Supreme Court did not expressly validate the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, according to a legal analysis of the court’s judgment summary. Human rights lawyer, on his verified X account, Inibehe Effiong, who reviewed the 14-page summary of the apex court’s […]