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Boko Haram: Turkey to partner Nigeria in fighting terrorism

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari and his counterpart from Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan have agreed partnership in the area of defence and security. Speaking at a joint press conference after the meeting the meeting, Buhari said he was ‘‘very pleased’’ that the defence ministers of both countries held

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How N1.4bn was spent on prayer under Jonathan – Witness

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2017

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Michael Adariku on Thursday told an Abuja High Court how N1.4 billion security vote from the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was diverted. Adariku, an officer of EFCC, made the revelation when he testified in the trial of Sambo Dasuki, a former National Security Adviser […]

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President Buhari arrives Turkey

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Turkey, where he will be taking part in the 9th summit of the Developing 8 (D-8) on Friday. Buhri arrived at the Esenboğa International Airport in Ankara, the country’s capital at about 6:20pm (Nigerian time) on Wednesday. He was received by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Turkey, as well as the Governor […]

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Buhari approves payment of pension to Biafra war veterans

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of pension to soldiers, policemen and paramilitary officers involved in the Biafra war. The veterans were dismissed from service for their participation in the war which lasted between 1967 and 1970. In a statement on Wednesday, the Pensions Transition Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) announced that payment will commence on

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BREAKING: Four Britons kidnapped in Delta

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2017

Suspected militants have kidnapped four British nationals in southern Nigeria, police and community leaders said on Wednesday. The four had been providing “free medical care and religious activities” in the Burutu area of Delta state, said Chief Theo Fakama, from the local Enukorowa community. Fakama said locals were “saddened” by the kidnapping as the victims […]

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Unpaid salaries: Buhari blasts governors

Daily Dispatch October 17, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern on the growing complaints and agitations by workers in states over unpaid salaries and allowances, in spite of his administration’s interventions. Daily Trust reports that Buhari spoke at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday while receiving a representation of governors led by the chairman of the […]