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I’m devastated by the scale of losses, Buhari tells victims of Jos market fire

Daily Dispatch July 22, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday consoled victims of the Jos market fire which destroyed more than 200 shops. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President said he was devastated by the scale of economic losses suffered by hard-working and

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Media stakeholders condemns the propose “Nigerian Press Council Bill 2018”, urges senate to drop it pending the outcome of S’court judgment

Daily Dispatch July 22, 2018

The Nigerian Press Organisation and other stakeholders have condemned in strong terms the proposed “Nigerian Press Council Bill 2018” currently before the Senate, describing it as an almagam of the obnoxious Decree 4 of I984 and the Newspaper Registration Decree 43 of 1993. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) , […]

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At last Buhari, Oshiomhole to meet with leadership of r-APC today

Daily Dispatch July 22, 2018

The leadership of break-away Reform All Progressive Congress r-APC is schedule to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, later today. According to Nigerian Tribune, the meeting is planned as a follow-up to the one held by the president, the APC national chairman, Comrade […]

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Osinbajo Orders 72-Hour Joint Operation To Clear Apapa Gridlock

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2018

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has ordered the immediate commencement of a 72-hour joint operation to restore sanity around Apapa and environs. This comes after activities of truck drivers had caused traffic gridlock and made vehicular movement around the axis near impossible over the past few days. Prof. Osinbajo who made an unscheduled stop at […]

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Buhari assures safety of Nigerian Pilgrims going for 2018 Hajj

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday in Abuja, said the Federal Government will ensure the safety of Nigerian pilgrims throughout their stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Buhari, represented by the FCT Minister, Malam Musa Bello, gave the assurance while inaugurating first flight for the 2018 Hajj with pilgrims from Kogi State, at the Nnamdi Azikwe […]

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Atiku declares for 2019, commits to revamping Nigeria’s economy, unity, security

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2018

A carnival-like atmosphere took over the city of Yola, capital of Adamawa State on Saturday as former Vice President and leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, formally declared his bid for the 2019 presidential election. The event, which took place at the Ribadu Square in Yola, the […]