NEWS

Fayose cautions FG over plan to make hate speech treasonable, says; it is plot to silence opposition

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2017

Ekiti Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has cautioned the federal government over its categorisation of hate speeches to act of terrorism, “This appears as another plot to silence the opposition and I make bold to say that saying the truth concerning the country and its rulers cannot be termed as

NEWS

Akwa Ibom declares fasting to mark 30th anniversary

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2017

The Akwa Ibom Government has declared a one-day fast on Sept. 1, as part of activities marking the 30th Anniversary of the creation of the state. Akwa Ibom was created on Sept. 23, 1987 alongside Katsina State by the erstwhile administration of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. The state-wide fasting was announced on Friday in Uyo by […]

Politics

Boko Haram attacks force INEC to suspend voter registration in Madagali

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2017

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended its Continuous Voter Registration in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, due to persistent Boko Haram attacks. The Communications Officer of INEC in Adamawa, Mrs Rifkatu Maxwell, made the disclosure in an interview with the Newsmen in Yola on Friday. “The commission has suspended the ongoing […]

HEALTH

NGO provides free treatment to 500 patients in Daura

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2017

Fatihu foundation, an NGO, on Friday commenced free treatment of 500 patients suffering from ear, nose and throat ailments in Daura Emirate, Katsina State. Alhaji Abba Yahaya-Baure, Director-General of the foundation, said this in Daura during the flag of the three-day exercise. He said 100 patients each from Daura, Sandamu, Baure, Zango and Maiadua Local […]

TOP STORIES

Death Toll From Kogi Strange Killer Disease Rises To 62

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2017

The death toll from the strange disease ravaging three communities and Fulani settlements in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi State has risen to 62. The state Commissioner for health, Dr. Saka  Audu disclosed this on Friday in Lokoja while giving an update on the incident. Audu said that the mysterious disease had continued to kill children […]

LEAD STORY 2

NNPC Boss Warns Pipeline Vandals

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2017

Dr. Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has appealed to oil pipeline vandals to stop the act, saying the development is counterproductive on the nation’s economy. Baru, who spoke on Friday when he received a delegation of the Nigerian Environmental Society who was at the NNPC Towers Abuja for a business meeting, noted