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#TwitterBan: We are monitoring closely repression in Nigeria, says Commonwealth

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2021

The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC has stated that the Commonwealth is “closely monitoring developments around suspension of Twitter, and allegations of repression of the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, media freedom, as well as

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Hushpuppi: Police commission suspends Abba Kyari over FBI indictment

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2021

The Police Service Commission has suspended a Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head, Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, Abba Kyari, over his indictment by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for bribery allegation. This came a few hours after the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, recommended the “immediate suspension” of Kyari, from the Nigeria

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[Breaking] Hushpuppi: IGP writes PSC, recommends immediate suspension of Abba Kyari

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2021

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba had recommended immediate suspension of embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari from the Nigeria Police Force pending outcome of an ongoing internal investigation involving him. Kyari, the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team, was indicted by a US Court in California over alleged involvement in […]

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Breaking: EFCC arrests ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2021

The Economic and financial crimes commission has arrested former senate President, Bukola Saraki. Saraki is in custody over allegations of theft and money laundering. Mr Saraki, a former Kwara State governor, was detained on Saturday, sources familiar with the development said, a situation that may trigger another episode of troubles for the politician. As senate […]

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APC warns members against participating in parallel congress

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2021

NOTICE TO PARTY MEMBERS: A NECESSARY REMINDER It is important that the attention of all party faithfuls be called to the NEC resolution of 8th December, 2020, which subsists and extends to the conduct of party members during the congresses. For purposes of clarity, may I re-state the relevant point in the resolution to wit: […]

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Breaking: Court stops APC from conducting congress tomorrow

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2021

A High of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to go ahead with Saturday’s congresses in Imo State pending hearing of a suit brought before the Court by the Applicant, Okey Anyikwa. Anyikwa is APC chairman of Ideato South Local Government Area. The applicant had approached the Court […]