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Osinbajo: We didn’t sign AfCTA because we wanted to satisfy the private sector

Daily Dispatch May 31, 2018

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria did not sign the African free continental trade agreement (AfCTA) because the federal government wanted to satisfy the private sector. Speaking on Thursday at the FT Nigeria Summit, the vice-president said the private sector was not happy with the

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BREAKING: Buhari signs Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill into law

Daily Dispatch May 31, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill into law. Buhari signed the bill into law at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, barely two days after he promised to do so. The law reduces the age qualification for president from 40 to 30; governor from 35 to 30; senator from 35 […]

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I will sign ‘Not Too Young to Run’ bill- Buhari

Daily Dispatch May 29, 2018

The full broadcast  of President Muhammadu Buhari on 29 May, commemorating  the 2018 Democracy Day celebration. To make the occasion even more memorable, Buhari announces: In few days to come, I will be joined by many promising young Nigerians to sign into law the “Not Too Young to Run” Bill My Dear Nigerians! Today marks the 19th […]

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Senators, Reps are notorious for seeking bribe – Jega

Daily Dispatch May 28, 2018

Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday alleged that members of the National Assembly are notorious for seeking bribes to carry out their constitutional duties. Jega said this while delivering this year’s Democracy Day lecture at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. The Professor of Political Science said

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BREAKING: Osinbajo meets members of nPDP

Daily Dispatch May 28, 2018

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting members of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party. The meeting is holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. It will be recalled that members of the nPDP had recently protested what they called their nationalisation in the ruling All Progressives Congress among other allegations. Details later…

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Buhari assures Nigerians of a more secure and prosperous nation

Daily Dispatch May 28, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians of a more secure and prosperous nation. The president made this promise on Monday at the 2018 Democracy Day lecture in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He also spoke about his administration’s achievements in the last three years and appreciated those who contributed to the successes recorded. “Overall, we are […]