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Buhari is alive, his health has improved significantly – Report

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2017

An official of the Nigerian High Commission in London, has allayed fear over President Muhammadu Buhari’s health. Speaking with PremiumTimes, the official of the embassy said Buhari’s health has improved significantly. The official also disclosed that only his physicians can

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Why Boko Haram, militants activities persist – Obasanjo

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2017

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has explained why Boko Haram extremism in the North-East and the Niger Delta militants activities in the South-South lasted this long. The ex-president said they were not addressed on time by the government before they became monsters. Obasanjo, made this known at a workshop in Abuja on the prevention of violent extremism, […]

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Boko Haram destroyed 156,453 houses in Borno – Governor Shettima

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2017

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state, on Wednesday, May 24 said Boko Haram insurgents destroyed 156,453 houses in the state. The governor made this known in Maiduguri when he received a donation of building materials and food items by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons. The commission donated bundles of roofing […]

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FG: We’re still reviewing 2017 budget

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2017

The Federal Government says it is still analysing and reviewing the 2017 budget passed by the National Àssembly last week. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma, said this on Wednesday while addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Daily Trust report. The […]

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Igbos will fight anyone who wants to divide Nigeria – Iwuanyanwu

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2017

Prominent Igbo politician, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has declared that the Igbos were not interested in leaving Nigeria and would fight anyone who wants to do so. The Punch reports that Iwuanyanwu spoke at the National Unity summit organised by Arewa Ambassadors Congress of Nigeria in partnership with Youth Assembly of Nigeria. The businessman said Igbos were […]

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FG sets up committee on minimum wage

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2017

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday set up a committee to work on the new minimum wage of N56,000 being demanded by the organised labour. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this to State House reporters after the FEC meeting presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. He said the committee comprises […]