Politics

Igbo Man Can Never Become Nigerian President – MASSOB

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2017

Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, has affirmed that an Igbo man would never become Nigeria’s President. In a statement signed by MASSOB leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu, entitled ‘We insist on Biafra through non-violence, not Igbo presidency’, the

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Amina Mohammed Sworn-in As UN Deputy Sec-Gen

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2017

The immediate past Minister of Environment, Ms Amina Mohammed, has been sworn-in as the fifth Deputy Secretary-General of the UN at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres administered the oath of office to Mohammed. “I want to say that I am extremely, very, very proud that you accepted […]

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Xenophobic Attacks: Senate Sends Delegate To South Africa

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2017

Following the renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, the Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday resolved to send a delegation of lawmakers to the South African parliament. The delegates will deliberate with their South African counterpart on ways to stop the attacks on Nigerians. The decision followed a motion by a Senator representing Cross River […]

LEAD STORY 2

Boko Haram Suspect Re-Arrested 2 Years After Escaping From Detention

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2017

He and his colleagues were said to have escaped from custody in 2015, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The report said Chief Magistrate Levi Animoku described the charges preferred against the accused as horrifying and grievous. “Culpable h*micide is the highest crime in our legal system. “Section 341(1) of the Criminal Procedure […]

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Ex-CBN Governor, Soludo Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Immediate Release

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2017

Leaders of thought under the aegis of pan-Igbo group, Nzuko Umunna, on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Delivering a statement in Abuja, former Governor of Central Bank, Charles Soludo said Kanu was entitled to freedom since he was not above the law and as […]

EDUCATION

[BREAKING] UTME: JAMB Scraps Awaiting Results Registration

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2017

With effect from this year (2017), candidates awaiting results would no longer be eligible to apply for the Universities Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, said in Abujaon Tuesday. The organisation also said it had concluded all restructuring and reforms and is now set to commence the sale of its application document in March.