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Isiaka Adeleke’s death: Senator died of drugs overdose – Coroner

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2017

The coroner inquest setup by the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola to probe the cause of death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke, on Tuesday blamed the lawmaker’s death on drugs overdose. The coroner, Olusegun Ayilara while giving his verdict also dismissed claims that the Senator was poison

NEWS

Biafra: Avoid repeat of lastyear’s bloodbath, Amnesty cautions Army, Police

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2017

The Nigerian security forces must exercise restraint when policing demonstrations marking the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Biafra War on 30 May, and avoid a repetition of the bloodbath caused by their heavy-handed response last year when more than 60 people were gunned down, said Amnesty International on Tuesday. “Last year’s heavy-handed response […]

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Biafra@50: IPOB, MASSOB sit-at-home protest in pictures

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2017

Source: PUNCH

Politics

Double registration: Presidency drops backing for Gov. Bello

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2017

There are strong indications that the Presidency may have withdrawn its backing for the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. This followed the pronouncement by the Independent National Electoral Commission that Bello engaged in double registration. Bello was said to have registered in Abuja and also in Kogi State. The offence, according to the Electoral Act, […]

Senator Dino Melaye Caught On Tape Bribing Tribunal Judge Akoh Ikpeme

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2017

An audio tape obtained by Saharareporters has revealed how Nigerian Senator Dino Melaye compromised Justice Akon Ikpeme, the tribunal judge who handled his election case in 2015. In the tape, which captures a telephone conversation between Justice (Mrs) Akoh and Mr. Melaye, the judge is overheard asking Mr. Melaye to give her a bribe in US […]