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Iraqi Army Recapture Historic Mosque Where Baghdadi Gave Sermon From

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2017

Iraqi forces have taken the landmark al-Nuri mosque compound that was destroyed by so-called Islamic State, a military commander said. Lt Gen Abdul Wahab al-Saadi said his forces entered the compound and took control of the surrounding streets on Thursday. It followed an early morning push into

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Nigeria’s unity not negotiable – Sen. Wamakko

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2017

The unity of Nigeria is not negotiable, hence the need to sustain the fervent prayers for its peace and unity, Senator Aliyu Wamakko said on Wednesday in Sokoto. Wamakko made the assertion on Wednesday while receiving the state Governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, various groups and individuals who paid him homage on Sallah celebration. The senator, […]

Politics

Breaking: Gov. Lalong sacks LGs bosses, orders immediate hand over to DPMs

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2017

The Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, has approved the dissolution of the existing Local Government Transition Committees with immediate effect. A statement issued by the State’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Emmanuel Nanle, said the Chairmen and Management Committee Members are to immediately hand over the running of affairs of […]

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INEC Officers Received N264 million From Allison-Madueke, Witness Says

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2017

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, told hat two employees of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Christian Nwosu and Yisa Adegoyin, allegedly received N264 million from a former petroleum minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke. A prosecution witness, Timothy Olaobaju, said the money was paid to Messrs. Nwosu and Adedoyin in cash. Mr. Olaobaju said this while

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World Food Prize: Jonathan Congratulates Adesina

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2017

Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has congratulated his former Minister of Agriculture and President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on his emergence as the 2017 World Food Prize laureate. The former president described Adesina as the man who transformed agriculture in Nigeria by introducing several innovations that changed

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BREAKING: Tension in Abuja Games Village as Lebanese nationals block gate

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2017

Residents of the popular Games Village Estate in Abuja have cried out over the blocking of their estate by Lebanese community in Abuja over development of a disputed land within the estate. Secretary of the Games Village Residents Association, Jude Uze, confirmed the development to newsmen on Thursday. His words: “Lebanese community said they have […]