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‘Almajiri system of begging, not representing Islam’-Sultan

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2017

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has condemned street begging by children, popularly known as Almajiri,  saying the act is unIslamic. Speaking on Sunday while presiding over the pre-Ramadan meeting of

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Emir Sanusi urges states, FG to encourage investment in power sector

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2017

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has called on both the Federal and State Governments to encourage private entrepreneurs to invest in the power sector. He made the call while delivering a keynote address at a two-day conference in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Kano state. NAN reports that […]

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Coup: Army begins arrest of suspected soldiers

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2017

The Nigerian army has started an internal investigation into the activities of soldiers suspected to be in alliance with some politicians. The chief of army staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai had in a statement warned soldiers hobnobbing to desist from such as anyone caught would have himself to blame. The Punch reports that some soldiers […]

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FG paid €2m for Chibok girls relese-report

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2017

Apart from handing over five prominent terrorists to Boko Haram in exchange for the release of 82 Chibok girls recently, €2m was also paid to the terrorist group, BBC reports. President Muhammadu Buhari was alleged to have been reluctant in approving the disbursement of the money. According to the BBC, the money paid in cash […]

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‘Nigerian troops kill 13 Boko Haram terrorists, capture 10 logistics officials’

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2017

Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram on Saturday said they killed 13 terrorists and arrested 10 others engaged in smuggling in supplies for the group. “In the ongoing clearance operation around the fringes of Lake Chad, troops of 8 Task Force Division have continued to hit the few remaining Boko Haram hideouts and what is left […]

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Why FG swapped 5 Boko Haram terrorists for 82 Chibok girls – Senator Shehu Sani

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2017

Senator representing Kaduna Central and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign and Local Debts, Shehu Sani, has revealed why 5 members of Boko Haram, were swapped with 82 of the abducted Chibok girls. Sani said it was the best option since the terrorists would purchase more weapons with heavy amount of monetary ransom. The Senator, […]