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I annulled June 12 election because of security threats-IBB

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2017

Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, had in 2009 granted his first interview on the annulment of June 12 1993 election,  revealing reasons he annulled the  Presidential election which Bashorun MKO Abiola, was adjudged the winner. Babangida said he was compelled to nullify

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Presidency: Osinbajo gets Buhari’s nod to sign budget

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari has backed Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to sign the 2017 budget. The  Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement Monday afternoon. The acting president is scheduled to sign the budget 4pm today. Shehu stated: “Following the receipt of a full brief on […]

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Breaking: Dino Melaye attacked by gunmen again, 5 killed

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2017

Five persons alleged to have been killed by gunmen who who attacked Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District on Monday. The incident occured during a rally holding at the front of the Kogi State Polytechnic when gunmen invaded the venue. Melaye, who made this known on his Twitter handle, claimed that two of his vehicles […]

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Stop calling for Nigeria’s breakup – Obasanjo warns Northern youths, IPOB, MASSOB

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2017

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has warned those calling for the disintegration of Nigeria to desist from such acts. Speaking in Makurdi, the Benue state capital over the weekend, the former President noted that those singing war songs were doing great disservice to the country. Obasanjo insisted that despite imperfections in the system, Nigeria remained a […]

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Buhari not returning to Nigeria soon – Report

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari will not return to Nigeria from his medical leave in the UK anytime soon, according to Reuters Africa. Presidency sources initially said their principal will return last Saturday, but that was not the case. The report claims Buhari’s doctors have to carry out a test on him on Monday and the results […]

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Troops kill nine Boko Haram terrorists, rescue nine minors

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2017

Following credible and confirmed information about the convergence of some elements of suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa village, Kala Balge Local Government Area, Borno State, troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in conjunction with some Civilian JTF on Sunday carried out a successful clearance operation along that axis.