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Kwara civil service fires worker for criticizing Saraki on Facebook

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2017

A civil servant in Kwara state has sacked for criticizing the Senate President Bukola Saraki on Facebook. Biodun Baba was sacked by the state’s civil service commission after he a post he made about the Senate President on Facebook, Sahara reporters reports. Baba, will be arraigned in court

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Yoruba Declares Take-off Of Oduduwa Republic

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2017

In response to the recent agitation of the Igbo for Biafra Republic, a group known as Yoruba Liberation Command (YOLICOM) has declared the decision of the Yorubas to secede from Nigeria to form Oduduwa Republic with immediate effect. Speaking on Thursday at International Press Centre Ogba Lagos, spokesperson of the group, George Akinola said Nigeria […]

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Boko Haram Ambush: Death toll reportedly rises to over 30

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2017

Death toll from the deadly ambush by Boko Haram in Borno state on Wednesday, July 26, may have risen to 33. The attack came following the implementation of a 40-day “clearance” operation declared by the Chief of Army Staff, Yusuf Buratai, in which he said he wanted Boko Haram leader dead or alive. Not less […]

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Northern governors, traditional rulers meet in Kaduna

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2017

Northern governors are currently in a meeting with some traditional rulers in Kaduna state. The governors’ meeting is in line with plans by the Northern leader to discuss the state of nation. The leaders are also expected to discuss the position of the Northern region in Nigeria especially with the growing agitation for the secession […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

EU to house refugees with 209m euros

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2017

The European Union Commission (EU), has offered 209 million euros (245 million dollars) in new emergency aid for Greece on Thursday to help refugees stranded in the country to rent homes and pay for basics with cash card. About 62,000 refugees and migrants, mainly Syrians, Afghans and Iraqis headed to northern Europe, have been stranded […]

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Michelle Obama reveals racism she suffered while in power, urges women to seize their power and not their scars

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2017

Former United States first lady, Michelle Obama has opened up on the racist attack she endured during her husband’s regime. While making referring to being called an ape and people talking about her buttocks, she urged women to seize their power and not hide their scars. Mrs Obama was speaking at the Women’s Foundation of […]