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NCC boss, Danbatta says Nigerian Public service must deal with workers over poor service delivery

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta, has called on the Nigerian Public Service to hold people accountable for poor service delivery. Danbatta, gave the call while delivering a paper titled: Evaluating the Framework for the

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Senate screens 12 nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners [See list]

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

Following the report of Senator Suleiman Nazif Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission to the Chambers Thursday, the Senate has screened 8 out of 12 recommended by the Committee. Those screened are… 1. Dr. Mrs. Asmau Sani Maikudi Katsina 2. Sam Olugbadebo Olumekun Ondo 3. Dr. Mahmuda Isah Kebbi 4. Amb. Dr. Rufus Oloruntoyin Lagos […]

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ICPC, Exam bodies move to curb malpractice

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

In a bid to curb examination malpractice in the country, a template that will prevent cheating in examinations is being developed by stakeholders in education and anti-corruption. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in collaboration with examination bodies and other stakeholders says the initiative will bring malpractice in

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Senate affirms PPPs for refineries reformation

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando PLC, Massimo Insula, Managing Director Nigerian Agip Oil Company, and Aniebor Kraghas, Chief Operating Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), appeared before the Senate ad-hoc Committee on the Planned Concession of the Port

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Breaking: Appeal Court acquits jailed former governor Bala Ngilari

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

An Appeal Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Thursday acquitted former governor of the state Bala Ngilari. The Appeal Court set aside the ruling of the ‎state High Court which had earlier sentenced Ngilari to five year imprisonment. Justice Ambrose Mamadi had convicted Ngilari for violating due process in procurement of 25 units of vehicles […]

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DSS warns anti-corruption agencies against using its name for illegal operations

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned security and anti-corruption agencies to desist from using its name for illegal operations. The DSS in a statement by Tony Opuiyo said it has noted, with dismay and total condemnation, the activities of impostors including some security agencies who have continually engaged in illegal security operations, allegedly […]