NEWS

I am Not Seeking Revenge Against Saraki, Melaye- Ali Ndume

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2017

Senator Ali Ndume has insisted that he bears no grudges against Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye. Ndume stated this in an interview with Daily Trust, while responding to insinuations that he called for the probe of both lawmakers because of his removal as Senate Leader.

NEWS

Dino Melaye’s Bachelor of Arts Certificate Fake – ABU

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2017

The qualification scandal that has enveloped the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has deepened. Punch reports that documents it obtained through painstaking and thorough investigations showed that the embattled senator has a Bachelor of Arts certificate in Geography from the Ahmadu Bello

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N1.3bn Grass Cutting Contracts: I’m Innocent- SGF

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2017

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, on Friday defended himself over allegations that he was involved in the award of N.1.3 billion contracts in the North East. Lawal said as the SGF, he lacks the power to award contracts, adding that contrary to the public perception, all contracts go through due […]

Politics

PDP Crisis: Dickson Meets Ciroma, David Mark

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2017

The Governor of Bayelsa State and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Peace and Reconciliation Committee, Henry Seriake Dickson, on Friday held high level discussions with one of the founding fathers of the party, Mallam Adamu Ciroma. The governor had earlier, as part of his peace shuttle, conferred with former Senate President, David Mark, in […]

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Zaki Biam Killings: Police boss, Idris reveals those behind massacre, says Fulani herdsmen not responsible

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2017

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said Fulani herdsmen are not responsible for the massacre in Zaki Biam area of Benue State. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, on Friday, the police boss disclosed that one Gana, who is on the wanted list of the police may be responsible for the attack. Recall that several […]

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President Buhari to visit Sambisa Forest

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Sambisa Forest, Boko Haram’s former stronghold, on Monday. This was announced by The Chief of Training and Operations, Army, Major General David Amadu, during a press briefing on Friday in Maiduguri to kick-start the the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship, NASAC 2017. The president is expected to formally declare NASAC […]