NEWS

U.S to train NSCDC operatives on counter-terrorism in Borno

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2017

The U.S says it will train and provide technical support to personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance its operations in the counter-terrorism campaign. Mr Michael Bonner, the Senior Police Advisor U.S. Embassy, stated this when he visited Ibrahim Abdullahi,

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In new video, Boko Haram reveals life in Sambisa, vows to fight on +video

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2017

The Boko Haram sect has released a new video, vowing to sustain the battle with the country. In the 29-minute video believed to have been shot in Sambisa forest, the group showed its men going about their normal business. Some of them were seen in a local bakery, a few on their farmlands, while others […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump To Sign Anti-Russia Sanctions ‘Very Soon,’ U.S. Vice President Says

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump will “very soon” sign legislation to strengthen sanctions against Russia, Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday in the former Soviet republic of Georgia. “President Trump has called on Russia to cease its destabilising activities,” Pence said wile addressing newsmen with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvrikashvili in Tbilisi. “Russia

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Villa staff put on standby for Buhari’s return

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2017

All is now set for President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from the United Kingdom as State House staff have been put on standby. Daily Trust learnt that some family members of the president and his wife’s security aides arrived Abuja yesterday. An aide to the wife of the president hinted that Mrs Aisha Buhari might also […]

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Three Police Officers Arrested For burgling Into ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan’s House

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2017

An Abuja home of former President Goodluck Jonathan has been burgled, Premium Times reports. However, in what appears a curious twist, the house was not burgled by known thieves, but by police officers assigned to guard the house. The Nigeria Police have thus arrested three of its officers for stealing items valued at several millions […]

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Over dependence on the centre is the reasons north is against restructuring-Masari

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2017

The governor of Katsina state, Aminu Bello Masari, has given reasons Northern leaders are afraid of restructuring. According to the governor, over-dependence on what is coming from the centre is the source of fear of the region over the agitation of restructuring.  Masari spoke yesterday while launching the production of PVC Pipes by AMPRI GLOBAL […]