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Saydnaya Prison is where the Syrian state quietly slaughters its own people. Amnesty International

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2017

  As many as 13,000 people have been hanged to death in Saydnaya between September 2011 and December 2015 in utmost secrecy. Every week, often twice per week, between 20 and 50 people are taken from their cells to be hanged, in the middle of the night. Before they are condemned to death,

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 (NAN) recalls the affected teachers, whose appointment letters were dated […]

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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 […]