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Minister of Defence warns against disloyalty

Daily Dispatch June 3, 2017

The Minister of Defence, retired Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali on Saturday, warned against disloyalty, disobedience and insubordination to the constituted authority. He gave the warning during the passing out parade of officers’ cadet of Direct Short Service course at the Nigerian Army School of

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Breaking: NJC directs Ademola, five other suspended judges to resume duties

Daily Dispatch June 3, 2017

The National Judicial Council has directed Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court and five others who were ordered to rescue themselves from duties following their alleged indictment for corrupt practices to resume duties. The NJC said the decision to have the judges, including Justice John Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court, return to their duties […]

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FG alerts public on outbreak of birdflu in 7 states, FCT

Daily Dispatch June 2, 2017

The Federal Government on Friday alerted the public to the outbreak of Avian Influenza or Birdflu in the FCT and seven states of the country. Dr Gideon Mshelbwala, the Director of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development raised the alert at a meeting with state Commissioners of Agriculture in […]

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Fuel hike: Nigerians flay Senate’s recommendation

Daily Dispatch June 2, 2017

Some Nigerians in Abuja on Friday flayed the Senate recommendation for a N5 fuel levy on every litre of petroleum or diesel imported into the country. The respondents expressed their views in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Adebayo Ojo, a resident […]

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Organised labour will resist attempt to increase fuel price-TUC

Daily Dispatch June 2, 2017

Following the propose bill by the to introduce a National Road Funds that will Nigerians paying N5 above the usual 145 pump price of petrol, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria had warned at the Senate against plans to increase the pump price of petroleum products in the country. President of the TUC, Mr. Bala […]

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Osinbajo signs executive orders to fast-track business operations-Presidency

Daily Dispatch June 2, 2017

The Presidency has given reasons why Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo signed three executive ordrs, saying it was in a bid to ease business operations, fast-track budget submission and promote made in Nigeria products. A statement by Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, disclosed that the signing of the order will also “significantly