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U.S Inauguration: Trump team denies Inviting Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2017

The Trump transition committee, Great Again, has denied reports in some sections of the media in Nigeria that President-elect Trump declined invitation to President Muhammadu Buhari and has instead invited former president Goodluck Jonathan to the U.S 45th presidential inauguration scheduled

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UN Security Council: Jammeh Is No Longer Gambia’s President

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2017

The UN Security Council on Thursday affirmed that Adama Barrow is now the legitimate President of The Gambia, declaring that “former President Yahya Jammeh is out”. The President of the Security Council, Olof Skoog (Sweden), told the UN Correspondents after the adoption of the Resolution 2337 (2017) by consensus by the 15-Member Council. The Correspondent […]

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Insecurity: Buhari Meets With Service Chiefs

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2017

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday held a meeting with his service chiefs behind closed doors at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport. On his official Twitter handle, the President tweeted: “Before leaving I met with the Security Chiefs. We will continue to work to fulfill our promise to confront all security challenges […]

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Insurgent In North East: 276, 000 Women May Be Pregnant This Year-Oshotimehin

Daily Dispatch January 18, 2017

The United Nations Population Fund Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Oshotimehin has disclosed that there are clear indications 276, 000 women in IDPs may be pregrant this year. Oshotimehin who called for urgent protection of their reproductive health and rights, said nearly 53 out of all people internally displaced across the most affected states of Borno, […]

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Rann Accidental Airstrike: FG Calls Full Investigation

Daily Dispatch January 18, 2017

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, has ordered a full scale investigation into Tuesday`s accidental bombing of civilian target by the military in Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno. Dan-Ali gave the directive in Maiduguri on Wednesday while speaking at a condolence visit to the Shehu of Dikwa, Alhaji Muhammad Masta, in his residence. […]

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Fuel Pump Price May Go For N165

Daily Dispatch January 18, 2017

The last may have not been heard about fuel increase, as there are clear indications that Federal Government is planning to increase fuel pump price to N165. A high power Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation NNPC Training Consultant who prefer anonymity disclosed to Daily Dispatch that the Federal Government and organised labour union leaders are already […]