NEWS

N2 billion ecological fund was diverted to hurt Benue people – State Govt

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2017

The chief press secretary to the Benue state governor, Mr. Terver Akase has said the diversion of N2 billion ecological fund the federal government released to the state in 2013 for the construction of drainage channels set the stage for the current flood ravaging mot parts of the state. Mr.

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Shocking: Man arrested for attempting to use girl as “Suya” meat

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2017

A Suya seller identified as Abdullahi has been arrested by the men of The Lagos State Police Command for allegedly attempting to slaughter a four-year-old girl for Suya. Abdullahi, was reported abducted the four-year-old in an open field at White sand, Ebute Meta area of the state, and took her to a secret area where […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

It’s back to the ballot as Supreme Court nullifies Uhuru’s win

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2017

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to conduct a fresh presidential election within 60 days after finding that the August 8 poll was not conducted in keeping with the principles of the Constitution and election law. A majority of the seven-judge bench with the exception of Justices Njoki Ndung’u […]

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‘I am not interested in politics, people should stop dropping my name for the 2019 presidency’- Dangote blasts PDP

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2017

Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has rejected moves by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to get him to contest in the 2019 presidential race on its platform. According to Daily Times, Dangote declared categorically in a phone interview that he has no interest in politics and nobody or party should tie him to it. He said: […]

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EFCC place 22 politically exposed persons and businessmen in Dubai under watch

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2017

The Commission received a database of assets which are suspected to have been acquired with looted funds by former and others close to political power. The Nation reports that the EFCC is presently analysing the data and funds linked to those under probe may be seized. The Commission has also placed over 22 politically exposed […]

NEWS

SENATOR ADEOLA URGES PRAYER AND PERSEVERANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT AT SALLAH

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2017

As Muslims the world over continue to celebrates the Eid el Kabir, the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola has enjoined all Muslim and Nigerians all over the nation to continue to persevere and pray for peace and progress as the nation gradually overcome economic recession with its attendant hardship on majority […]