NEWS

Why we cannot arrest Arewa youths- FG

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2017

The federal government has given reasons why it cannot arrest members of a coalition of northern groups which had on June 6, issued a quit notice to Igbos living in the northern part of the Nigeria. Vanguard reports that the United Nations in statement issued on Friday, August 25, in Geneva had

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

American journalist killed covering South Sudan war

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2017

An American journalist, Mr. Mr Christopher Allen, has been killed while covering clashes between government and rebel forces in restive South Sudan. Officials and the US mission in Juba confirmed on Sunday the freelance reporter and photographer, was embedded with insurgent troops when fighting broke out in Kaya, near South Sudan’s southern border with Uganda. […]

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Aso Rock CABAL stages comeback following Buhari’s return

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2017

A group in Aso Villa comprising of some members of the president’s extended family and friends have again tightened their grip on the president to influence policy-making and determine those who get major appointments. A source told PUNCH newspaper that while the president was away from the country, the cabal felt sidelined by Yemi Osinbajo […]

NEWS

FG’s Plan To Re-arrest of Nnamdi Knau, Will Fast Tract The Actualisation of Biafra- Kanu’s Family

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2017

The family of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has dared the Federal Government on moves to arrest him. Recall that the Federal Government had last Friday filed an application through Loveme Odubo of the Department of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Justice, averring that the IPOB […]

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Missing $20bn: Saraki didn’t sign report absolving Diezani – Aide

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2017

An aide to the President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki has debunked a report insinuating that Saraki signed a report absolving former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison Madueke of missing $20 billion. Mr Bamikole Omishore, Special Assistant on New Media to Saraki, told our correspondent that the report published by Sahara Reporters was false and malicious. Mr […]

LEAD STORY 2

Instead of fighting for restructuring, people should be concerned about better management of the country’s resources- Obasanjo urges agitators

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2017

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why he is opposed to those who are advocating for the restructuring of the country. Obasanjo, who stated this in an interview with Channels Television, said Nigerians should rather advocate for a better management of the country’s resources. According to him, instead of fighting for restructuring, people should be […]