EDUCATION

Computers told us ‘No exams for you,’ 2017 UTME candidates allege

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2017

As the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board commenced its 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations on Saturday, candidates have decried certain experiences which they said made them “uncomfortable.” According to a candidate (name withheld) who wrote his examinations at Kunike

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Kano agency suspends Emir Sanusi alleged misappropriation probe

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2017

The Kano State government’s anti-corruption agency has suspended probe into the financial dealings of the Emirate council. The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission was investigating alleged misuse of N6 billion. The state’s House of Assembly launched a separate investigation of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, following allegations of funds

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Group demands probe of Boko Haram video

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2017

A pressure group, under the aegis of Save Humanity Advocacy Centre, has expressed concern over what it described as the promotion of a purported Boko Haram Commander, Shuaibu Moni, who is said to be one of the prisoners of the Boko Haram sect recently swapped for the 82 Chibok Girls. The video, according to the […]

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Soldier, 4 Boko Haram fighters killed in gun duel as troops smash smuggling ring

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2017

The Nigerian Army has announced the death of a soldier and four Boko Haram fighters in the latest clash between the two sides. Colonel Timothy Antigha, the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Task Force Division gave details of the duel on Saturday, May 13. The statement read: “Troops of 145 and 158 Task […]

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Shiite leader marks 66th birthday in detention

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2017

The leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky reportedly marked his birthday in detention as he turned 66 on Friday May 12, 2017. In a report by SaharaReporters, members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, who are referred to as Shiites, marched to the Abuja detention where El-Zakzaky is being kept […]

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40-year-old pastor/security guard steals from boss, threatens him with whistle-blowing

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2017

A 40-year-old security guard who doubles as a pastor, is reported to have stolen N24m from his boss and threatened him with whistle-blowing after he was caught. The accuse, Alfred Andrew, became a millionaire overnight, after stealing a stack of foreign currency from his boss identified as Benedict Emmanuel. Emmanuel, a businessman who lives at the Gwarimpa housing estate