HEALTH

Excessive Intake of Cold Water Dangerous – Doctor

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2017

A medical consultant, Dr. Osuagwu Magnus, has said constant drinking of cold water has adverse effect on humans’ heart and digestive systems. Magnus, who works with the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia, Nasarawa State, stated this on Wednesday. He said drinking of cold water is

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BREAKING: Court Strikes Out Six Charges Aagainst Nnamdi Kanu, Others

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2017

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday struck out six out of the 11 charges instituted against the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and other persons. Justice Binta Nyako, struck out the charges as she upheld part of the preliminary objection filed by three of the four defendants in her ruling […]

EDUCATION

Why candidates must submit O’levels results before admission commences, by JAMB

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2017

(JAMB) had concluded all restructuring, transformation, reforms and other preparation for the 2017 UTME and is now set to commence the sale of its application document in March, 2017. We sincerely appreciate the patience exhibited by Nigerians in allowing us take time to add value to the services we have been offering to Nigerians for […]

Politics

Rivers Re-run: INEC Issued Certificate of Return To Jerome

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2017

Winner of last Saturday Rivers re-election into the Federal House of Representative, Mr Jerome Eke, has been issued with the certificate of return by the Independent Elelctoral Commission, INEC. Etche/Omuma federal constituency seat, was won by Jerome with 15, 221 votes as against All Progressive Congress which polled 6, 220.  

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BREAKING: Senate confirms Onnoghen as Chief justice of Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2017

The Nigerian Senate has finally confirmed the appointment of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the substantive chief justice of Nigeria. The upper house of legislature held a confirmation hearing for the acting chief justice of Nigeria on Wednesday, March 1 inside its legislative chambers. The hearing began at about midday and ran for around one hour […]

Sport

Manchester United can still beat Chelsea to the Premier League title – Quinton Fortune

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2017

Former Manchester United player, Quinton Fortune, says the club is still capable of winning the Premier League title this season. United trail Premier League leaders Chelsea by 15 points with 12 games to go. The Red Devils are sixth on the table, but have put up some impressive performance over the past two months, culminating […]