NEWS

Dino Melaye Files N5 Billion Law Suit Against Sahara Reporters

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2017

Senator Dino Melaye on Thursday, March 23 filed a N5 billion libel suit against an online media platform, Sahara Reporters. The senator who represents Kogi west senatorial district, on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) accused the Sahara Reporters of defamation of

BUSINESS

Union: Picketing Illegal-says Arik

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2017

Arik Air in a swift reaction said the action of the unions is illegal because the motive behind it is unclear, noting that since the airline was taken over by AMCON on February 6, salaries are being paid regularly. A statement by the airline said, “It has come to the attention of the Arik Management, […]

NEWS

Breaking: Buhari Nominates INEC RECs For Senate Confirmation

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the names of 28 nominees for confirmation as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Buhari made the nomination in a letter read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at plenary today. The nominations followed the expiration of the tenures of RECs in 28 states.

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FG awards $1.79 bln railway contract to Chinese firm CCECC

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2017

Nigeria has awarded a $1.79 billion contract to a Chinese state-owned firm for work on the second phase of Abuja’s mass transit railway, the capital city’s minister said on Wednesday. The three-year management contract is the latest in a series of infrastructure projects won by China Civil Engineering Construction Corp (CCECC) in Africa’s most populous

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

London Terror Attack: Seven Persons Arrested

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2017

Britain’s most senior counter terror police officer, Mark Rowley, has said seven persons have been arrested in connection with the Westminster terror attack that brought bloodshed to the heart of London. He disclosed this while briefing the media on the latest developments about the deadliest terror attack in central London in 12 years. Rowley said six addresses […]

TOP STORIES

Six Lawyers Drag Buhari To Court Over James Ocholi

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2017

Six legal practitioners have dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to court for failing to appoint a replacement for the late Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi. The lawyers are: Felix Okolo, Femi Victor Motojesi, Samuel Ogala, Dickson Enema, David Adegbe and Titilope Akerejola. In a suit filed at the Federal High Court, Lokoja […]