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Haruna, surviving son of late Gen. Vasta is dead

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

Alhaji Haruna Vatsa, the first son of the late Maj,-Gen. Mamman Vatsa and the Director-General Protocol to Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger is dead. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Jibrin Ndace, made confirmed the death in a statement released on Tuesday. He said that Vatsa died on

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N400m fraud: Court adjourns Metuh’s case until Oct. 23

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned the trial of Olisah Metuh, former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), until Oct. 23 for continuation of trial. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the adjournment is because the court is due to commence its annual vacation on July 10. At […]

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Nigerians attack Saraki, Senate over Osinbajo

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

Hundreds of Nigerians today on Facebook pilloried Senate President Bukola Saraki and the entire red chamber for asking Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to respect rejections of nominees. The Senate had also on Tuesday suspended all issues relation to the confirmation of nominees and urged Osinbajo to respect the constitution and laws as they relate to […]

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NDLEA arrests 200 drug dealers in Zamfara

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

Mr Adamu Eigege, Commander, National Drugs Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)in Zamfara, on Tuesday disclosed that the agency had arrested 200 suspected drug dealers and users between January and December 2016. Eigege disclosed this while presenting some of the illicit drugs seized by the command to journalists in Gusau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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Only court can stop Melaye’s recall process – INEC

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said only a legitimate court order could stop process for the recall of Sen. Dino Melaye as demanded by his Kogi West constituents. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of the commission, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that filing a […]

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FAO distributes goats to 900 widows in Borno

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

The Food and Agricultural Organisation, on Tuesday, distributed 3,600 goats to 900 widows, who were affected by Boko Haram insurgency in Maiduguri. The FAO’s Chief Consultant, Mr Musa Kida, made this disclosure during the distribution exercise at Memusari area of Maiduguri. Musa said that the gesture was to empower mothers towards improving their social and […]