EDUCATION

ASUP Begins A Week Warning Srike

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) on Monday began a nationwide seven-day strike over shortfall in payment of salaries and allowances among other demands.  Mr Usman Dutse, National President of the union told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone in Lagos that the warning

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Journalism And Business: Review Of An Odyssey By Azu Ishiekwene

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

AZUBUIKE ISHIEKWENE I have always known that we needed more journalism books. But I didn’t know how badly we needed them till recently. I had just finished making a presentation to a group of young journalists in December when a participant approached me outside the hall. She told me the story of a recent unpleasant […]

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661 Pieces of Pump-Action Rofles Intercepted by Customs

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted 661 pieces of pump-action rifles from China, concealed with steel doors and other merchandise goods, which came in through Lagos port. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Retired Col. Hameed Ali, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on Monday in Lagos. Ali said that the […]

NEWS

U.S. travel ban portends “turbulent times” for Africa – African Union chairperson

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

The head of the 54-member African Union said on Monday that a U.S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries including three in Africa heralded “turbulent times” for the continent. AU commission chief Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma made the remarks in a speech to open an AU summit, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order halted travel by […]

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Buhari is slow in handling affairs – Femi Falana

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

A senior advocate of Nigerian has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is slow in handling affairs regarding Nigeria. Femi Falana condemning the confirmation of the Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen said the president’s handling of the matter is worrisome. Falana said the delay in Onnoghen’s clearance might warrant a reappointment of his position. “President […]

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Osinbajo Talks Tough: Don’t Divide Nigeria With Your Actions….. defaulters will be prosecuted

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

Following series of attacks from religious leaders against his person, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has advised Nigerian, religious and political leaders not to allow themselves to be used by temptations. lOsinbajo also warned religious leaders to avoid any actions that will divide Nigeria. The Nigeria Television Authority reports that Osinbajo made this known in a