Politics

Dino Melaye’s Recall: INEC to challenge court order

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2017

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, who is reportedly out of the country, has instructed that the Commission should challenge the court order stopping the Senator Dino Melaye‘s recall process. In a statement released on Saturday, INEC said

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Abuja deserves governor not minister – Indigenes

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2017

Indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, have called on the Federal Government to accord state status to the territory so they can elect a governor. The indigenes under the aegis of Original Inhabitants Development Association of Abuja (OIDA), said that the situation where a minister in appointed to just develop teh center was not […]

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First picture of Buhari surfaces online after 68 days in London [PHOTO]

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2017

The first picture of President Muhammadu Buhari has surfaced online for the first time since her traveled to London, United Kingdom for medical treatment. Voice of America’s correspondent, Saleh Shehu Ashaka, who released the picture, Saturday evening, claimed it was the first picture of the president after 68 days abroad. He wrote, “President Buhari’s first picture […]

NEWS

Mambillla clashes : FG storms Taraba with 12 trailers of relief items

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2017

The Federal Government has flagged off distribution of 12 trailer-loads of relief materials to victims of the recent communal clashes in the Mambilla area of Sardauna Local Government, Taraba State. Speaking at the palace of the traditional ruler of the area, Dr. Shehu Baju during the flag off, the Director, Search and Rescue, of the National […]

NEWS

Air crash investigation : Accident Investigation Bureau to release six reports

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2017

Nigeria’s Accident Investigation Bureau is to release reports on causes of  six air crashes within the next ninety days. The agency blames lack of funds for delays in turning out these reports. The Accident Investigation Bureau has so far released four reports this year. TVC News reports that it seeks improved funding for more timely […]

Sport

Ruthless Muguruza thrashes Venus for Wimbledon title

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2017

Garbine Muguruza has won the Wimbledon Ladies Singles title, thrashing five-time former champion Venus Williams 7-5 6-0 and denying the American a sixth title in London. The Venezuelan-Spanish star capitalised on a string of errors by Venus to win  the title, her first in London and her second Grand Slam title. “Two years ago I […]