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How Interpol, Nigeria’s security agents nabbed, repatriated Nnamdi Kanu

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2021

The Federal Government has apprehended Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who has been on the run after jumping bail. Announcing the arrest of Kanu, a self-proclaimed leader of the secessionist group, Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr.

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FG Fixes July 26 As New NIN-SIM Deadline

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2021

The Nigerian Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to July 26. The earlier deadline would have lapsed tomorrow, June 30. The deadline date has now been shifted for about seven times. The first deadline was December 30, 2020, two weeks after the exercise started in the country. The latest decision […]

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Buhari seeks approval for N894bn supplementary budget

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the House of Representatives to seek approval of N894.842bn supplementary budget to fund purchase of COVID-19 drugs and weapons for the Armed Forces. In a letter addressed to Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila read at Tuesday plenary, the President said the supplementary budget is limited to some critical needs, stressing other needs […]

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Why NNPC is borrowing to acquire 20 percent equity in Dangote refinery – Mele Kyari

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2021

The Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday explained why the national oil company is purchasing a stake in Dangote oil refinery. The refinery is expected to begin production in 2022 with an installed 650,000 barrels per day capacity. It has been touted as a groundbreaking project for energy security […]

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Breaking: FG arrests IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2021

The Federal Government has apprehended Nnamdi Kanu, acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who has been on the run after jumping bail. According to NAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami announced this on Tuesday in Abuja. Kanu who was put on trial on charges […]

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PIB: Sultan charges northern lawmakers on oil exploration in region

Daily Dispatch June 28, 2021

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubarkar III on Monday urged members of the House of Representatives from the North to ensure that the ongoing Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the National Assembly encourages massive exploration of hydrocarbon for commercial purposes in the region. The Sultan stated this in Suleja, Niger State during the retreat […]