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“I’m considering run for President – Saraki

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2018

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has said that he is considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election billed for February, 2019. The former governor of Kwara state said he can make the change that Nigeria and Nigerians desire. He disclosed this in an

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President Buhari to return from vacation weekend

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari will return from his vacation this weekend, says Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman. The president travelled to London, UK, for his vacation on August 3. During an Arise TV programme on Wednesday, Adesina said the president will return once his vacation expires. “Nigerians will say anything. He is on holiday, 10 working days […]

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Breaking: INEC budgets N6bn to feed policemen during 2019 elections

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2018

The on-going meeting between the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Electoral Committee members of the House of Representatives has revealed that a staggering N6bn has been budgeted to feed policemen during the 2019 general elections. The federal lawmakers have raised objection over the amount and have asked the the INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, to

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Breaking: Thugs attacks APC Secretariat, destroy photos of Buhari, Oshiomhole

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2018

Gunshots were heard at the All Progressives Congress (APC), secretariat at Garrison in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state, as some thugs clashed at the party secretariat. The political thugs were said to have gathered at the secretariat amid the brewing tension between the two factions of the party in the state led by the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, […]

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BREAKING: Reps hold meeting with INEC on 2019 polls

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2018

The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, is currently holding  meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission. The main issue of the meeting is the budget for the 2019 polls. INEC ‘s Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, is attending. The committee is chaired by Mrs. Aisha Dukku. Details later…

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Buhari’s London vacation not extended — Presidency

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari has not extended his London vacation, the Presidency said last night. Reports filtered round especially on social media that the President’s vacation has been extended. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu said there was nothing like that. In his reply to a text message […]