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How Dino Melaye connived with Senate Press Corps to shut out online media from press briefing

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

Controversial Senator, Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district has specifically ordered that online platforms covering Senate plenary would no longer participate in his press briefings. This was manifested on Friday, when he held a press briefing at his residence located at

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Why I said President Buhari is dead – Ex-British lawmaker, Eric Joyce

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

Controversial ex-British lawmaker, Eric Joyce has given his reasons why he believe President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. Recall that Mr. Joyce has been recently active concerning the health status of Buhari. He had in some of his twitter posts, suggested that the President, who has been away to the United Kingdom for medicare, has died. […]

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Osinbajo storms Garki market to buy fish

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo on Friday made a surprise visit to the popular Garki market in Abuja. Osinbajo during his visit engaged some fish sellers in dialogue on how prices of products are faring in the market. The acting president, who stormed the market in company of his aides, had hearty chat with some […]

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WFP gets US N3bn aid for Nigerian women, children’s health

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

In a bid to help Nigerian women and children’s healthduring this year’s lean season, the United States government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided N3 billion ($9.5 million) to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). According to a statement from the US embassy in Abuja, the fun would help WFP reach […]

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On Africa Day, UN chief says world must move from ‘managing crises to preventing them’

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

….says most of today’s conflicts are internal, triggered by competition for power and resources, inequality, marginalization, disrespect for human rights and sectarian divides. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the rest of the world to listen and learn with the people of Africa, saying it is time to move from managing crises to preventing

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EFCC provides evidence Raymond Dokpesi’s media organisation received N2.1b from Dasuki

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided evidence that High Chief Raymond Dokpesi’s organisation, DAAR Investment, allegedly collected N2.1 billion from the office of the National Security Adviser then headed by Sambo Dasuki. Dasuki has remained in detention following allegations that he mismanaged about $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of arms