NEWS

Jonathan Disowns Turnah, Says I’m Not Quarrelling With Dickson

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has distanced himself from recent comments by former Special Adviser to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, George Turnah against Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson. According to him, contrary to insinuations in some

EDUCATION

We would call off strike action as soon as the government shows commitment -ASUU President

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

The Federal Government is holding another reconciliation meeting with officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Abuja. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the meeting which was earlier scheduled for 11:00 am today (Thursday), has just begun. The adjusted time was to afford some key players expected at the meeting a […]

NEWS

Atiku comes under sharp criticism over sources of his wealth

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

A former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday came under sharp criticism by some Nigerians over the sources of his wealth. The criticism followed attempts by Abubakar on his Twitter handle to exonerate himself of allegations of corruption. Abubakar had commenced the discourse with the defence of […]

Sport

I will maintain the same squad – Gernot Rohr

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has disclosed that he will maintain the same squad he used for their 2018 World Cup qualifiers home and away against Cameroon, for their next home game against Zambia. Nigeria need a win or a draw against Chipolopolo, to clinch the sole ticket from Group B, after […]

Politics

Yoruba leaders meet in Ibadan, to take position on restructuring

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

Leaders of the Yoruba race are meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to discuss the position of the race in the ongoing call for restructuring. Among the dignitaries that have so far arrived the venue of the event tagged: “Yoruba Standpoint on Restructuring” taking place at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba Ibadan, the Oyo […]

EDUCATION

EKSU Governing Council: Ekiti Govt accepts Adeyeye’s resignation, appoints Adesina 

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

Ekiti State Government has accepted the resignation of Prince Dayo Adeyeye as Chairman, Governing Council of the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU). According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr (Mrs) Modupe Alade, the government thanked Adeyeye for his contributions to the university and wished him well in his […]