EDUCATION

5,000 Sacked Teachers In Akwa Ibom To Be Re-absorbed

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2017

Akwa Ibom State government will re-absorb the 5,000 teachers sacked last October on the grounds of alleged fake credentials and other irregularities observed in the recruitment process. The Head of Civil Service, Akwa Ibom, Mrs. Ekereobong Akpan, briefed reporters in Uyo. News Agency of Nigeria

LEAD STORY 2

Lagos Needs $30bn To Execute 30 Capital Projects In Five Years

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2017

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has disclosed that the State would require at least $30billion dollars to adequately deliver 30 most impactful infrastructural projects over the next five years.  The Governor, who spoke shortly before inaugurating a 12-member Economic Advisory Committee at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said the projected figure represents about

NEWS

Foiled Bomb Attack: One Suicide Bomber Killed, Another Arrested In Maiduguri

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2017

Security Operatives have arrested one suicide bomber and killed another, in a foiled attempt to attack the Molai area of  Maiduguri, according to the Borno State Police Command. The security operatives sighted the suicide bombers behind the NNPC Mega filling station in the area,  while attempting to infiltrate Maiduguri town. A statement by the Police Public Relations

EDUCATION

TASUED Students Protest Over Draconian Policies From Management

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2017

Omooba Risawe The Students Union Government of Tai Solarin University of Education,TASUED, Ijebu-Ode of Ogun State on Monday embarked on a peaceful protest over alleged draconian policies introduced by the management,but the university in a swift reaction faulted the allegations. The protesters who were closely monitored by the police led by Divisional Police Officer,

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy Is To Stand Trial In An Illegal Campaign Finance Case.

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2017

  Mr Sarkozy faces accusations that his party falsified accounts in order to hide 18m euros (£15m; $20m) of campaign spending in 2012. Mr Sarkozy has repeatedly denied that he was aware of the overspending. He lost the 2012 race to Francois Hollande, and failed in his bid to run again in this year’s upcoming […]

NEWS

We Believe Buhari Will Fix Nigeria’s Rough Edges- Sulu Gambari

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2017

The Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari has said that traditional rulers will continue to rally support for President Muhammadu Buhari for the success of his administration. The Emir stated this when the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, paid him a courtesy visit in his palace in company with six other […]