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Fed govt to de-radicalise repentant Boko Haram members

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2017

The Federal Government has pledged to ensure the total de-radicalisation and rehabilitation of all ex-Boko Haram members before re-integrating them into the society in line with international best practices. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, made the pledge on Tuesday in

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Mikel, Ighalo lead Super Eagles squad for Cameroon

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2017

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has named team captain Mikel Obi, forward Odion Ighalo and Israel–based marksman Anthony Nwakaeme as squad members ahead of the battle against Cameroon on 1 September. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rohr, on Tuesday, released his list of players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying […]

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Buhari Shouldn’t Have Passed Bulk Of Restructuring Nigeria To National Assembly- Sagay

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2017

Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Tuesday said he is not in support of the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to pass the buck of restructuring the country to the National Assembly. Speaking in a chat with INDEPENDENT, Sagay who said the National Assembly has always displayed hostility […]

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ULC issues 2-week ultimatum to state govts over unpaid salary

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2017

The United Labour Congress of Nigeria (ULC) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the State Governments to settle all outstanding salary or face indefinite industrial actions. According to a communique by the Central Working Committee (CWC) signed by the National President of ULC, Comrade Joe Ajaero and made available on Tuesday, the union demanded for […]

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Neymar to Barcelona chiefs: You are misfits

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2017

Neymar Jr., the world’s most expensive footballer has told FC Barcelona chiefs that they have no business running the team. The Paris Saint Germain player spoke amidst reports that the Barcelona board had sued him for breach of contract and are asking for $10m in compensation. “I am disappointed with them (Barcelona directors). I spent […]

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Agitations for Biafra sheer waste of time – Presidency

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2017

Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, has said that those groups calling for the disintegration of Nigeria are only wasting their time as “Nigeria remains one.’’ Adesina stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a coalition of South East youths group who stormed the Aso Rock Villa […]