LEAD STORY 1

Police arrest ex-Governor Lamido

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2017

The police in Kano have arrested the immediate past governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido. Mr. Lamido was arrested for allegedly inciting his supporters to stop the conduct of local government elections organised by the current administration of Governor Muhammad Badaru. The council elections

LEAD STORY 1

Sanusi vs Ganduje: How Northern Governors ended Emir, Kano govt. war

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2017

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, are back on good terms. This followed intervention in the widely reported ‘war’ by some Northern Governors at the weekend. ​Sanusi is being investigated by the Kano state Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Agency (KSPCACA) over an alleged misappropriation of around N5billion supposedly left […]

TECHNOLOGY

‘Nigeria-made speed limiter better, cheaper than imported ones’ – Onu

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2017

The speed limiting device being manufactured in Nigeria is better and cheaper than the imported ones, the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbommaya Onu, has said. Onu, who spoke with the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York, said that made-in-Nigeria device was a research product where Nigerians in Diaspora […]

NEWS

Workers’ Day: FG Urges Nigerians To Rededicate To National Service

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2017

The Federal Government has urged Nigerian workers to re-dedicate themselves to the service of the nation, particularly now that the government is embarking on the implementation of the economic recovery and growth plan. The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), made this known in a statement signed by the director overseeing the office of […]

Sport

Super Sand Eagles Beat Mexico 5-4

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2017

Nigeria staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Mexico 5-4 in extra time of their Group B clash on Saturday at the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Nassau, Bahamas. It was the Mexicans that initially took control of the contest at the National Beach Soccer Arena after goals from Abdiel Villa, Angel Rodriguez and […]

Sport

Tyson Fury Accepts Joshua’s Challenge After Klitschko’s Defeat

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2017

Tyson Fury has accepted the challenge issued by world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua following the Londoner’s title victory over Wladimir Klitschko. Joshua, who stopped the Ukrainian in the 11th round at Wembley, immediately called out fellow Briton Fury, who beat Klitschko on points in November 2015. “Fury, where you at, baby?” he asked. “I know […]