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Ogun Labour Party Drags Gov. Amosun To Court Over Road Construction Projects

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2017

Omooba Risawe Ogun State Chapter of Labour Party(LP) has dragged the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun to court over road construction projects embarked upon by his administration since inception. In the suit number AB/156/2016 filed at High Court Abeokuta,the party also joined

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Gambia: Jammeh Bows To Pressure, Agrees To Go Into Exile

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2017

Barely a few hours before his mandate expires, outgoing President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia is reported to have accepted a last-minute deal to relinquish power peacefully and go into exile. According to reports from Banjul which are yet to be independently confirmed, Mr Jammeh agreed to step down in the interest of peace and […]

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Constituted Authority: Ajumobi Gets 7 days Ultimatum To Apologise To LAUTECH Students

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2017

Following a video showing altercation between the Oyo state governor Abiola Ajumobi and the protesting students of Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH), a Civil Society organisation on the platform of Citizens Action to Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN), has given the governor seven days ultimatum to apologise for his ’embarrassing comments.’ A statement signed in

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Rann Accidental Airstrike: NAF Sets Up Investigation Board

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2017

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has constituted a board of senior officers to investigate the accidental air strike on January 17, 2017 at Rann village, Borno State. Among its terms of reference, the Board is to determine the immediate and remote cause as well as the circumstances that led to the incident. A statement by […]

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Buhari To Undergo Medical Check-ups While On Leave-Presidency

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2017

The Presidency on Thursday formally confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari will be proceeding on vacation. A statement from the Presidency said Buhari will on Thursday (today) leave for the United Kingdom. The statement, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the leave is part of Buhari’s annual vacation. According to […]

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Senators Protest Deployment of Troops to Gambia Without Approval

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2017

Senators on Thursday protested against the deployment of Nigerian troops to Gambia without recourse to the Senate. This came from a point of order raised by Senator Utazi Chukwu, who argued that President Muhammadu Buhari ought to have sought the approval of the Senate before the deployment of the troops. Utazi hinged his argument on […]