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Breaking: DSS arrests two suspected ISIS commanders in Abuja

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

The Department of State Services said it had arrested two Islamic State in West Africa commanders in Kukuntu village, Gwgwalada, Abuja. The suspects are: Bashiru Adams and Rufai Sajo. A statement issued by an operative of the service, Mr Tony Opuiyo, on Thursday in Abuja, said the suspects were

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2018 budget padding, cutting: SERAP urges Buhari to take NASS to ICC

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has accused the leadership and members of the National Assembly of “apparently engaging in crimes against humanity against millions of Nigerians by unilaterally cutting funding for critical projects such as health, water, education, housing and security, and replacing such projects with their own personal projects

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Bauchi Azare market inferno: Buhari moved to tears

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari was on Thursday moved to tears by the devastation caused by the fire incident that gutted no fewer than 750 shops in the central market in Azare, Bauchi state.  Buhari, who visited the state, said he was in Azare to see things for himself and assess the damages suffered by traders in […]

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Just in: Nigerian Army officer shoots self to death

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

A Nigerian Army captain has intentionally shot himself to death at the 7 Division Medical Centre in Maiduguri on June 18 after he was referred to the facility for medical examination and treatments. The unnamed officer attached to troops operating in Mafa local government area of Borno state was reported to be on deployment in […]

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Breaking: Boko Haram reportedly strikes inside Borno military barracks

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents allegedly struck at a market inside 33 Army Artillery barracks on the outskirts of Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on Wednesday night, June 20. According to TheCable, a military source confirmed this saying the incident occurred around 9.30 pm. The source said suicide bombers sneaked into the barracks in a tricycle, […]

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BREAKING: Buhari arrives in Bauchi

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Bauchi on a condolence visit to the state. The aircraft conveying the President touched down at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi at 9:30 am on Thursday. Buhari was welcomed to the state by Governor Muhammed Abubakar and the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Kawuwa Damina. […]