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Don’t blame us for NASS roof leakage – Lawan tells Nigerians

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2021

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has asked Nigerians to stop blaming the federal lawmakers for the non-rehabilitation of the National Assembly which led to the leaking of its roof following a downpour on Tuesday. Many Nigerians had taken to the social media immediately after the report

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Audit Query: Senate vows to publish names of erring MDAs

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2021

The Senate on Tuesday vowed to publish the names of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government that have failed to defend queries raised against them by the Auditor General of the Federation (AuGF). Senate President Ahmad Lawan gave this indication following the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Public […]

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Just in: Senate passes N895bn supplementary budget for second reading

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2021

The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading the sum of N895, 842,465,917.00 as Supplementary Budget for 2021. President Muhammdu Buhari had on Tuesday transmitted the document to the National Assembly for consideration and approval. Senate President Ahmad Lawan referred the Bill to the Senate Committee on Appropriations for further legislative work and to report […]

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On-going EFCC fraud case predates Nami’s appointment, says FIRS

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2021

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has commenced the hearing of a case of fraud involving some ex-directors and some members of staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS). The members of staff are answering charges concerning embezzlement of the Duty Tour Allowances (DTA) approved by the erstwhile management. They were arraigned on a […]

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Re-election bid goes awry as Lagos council boss, Olatunji dies

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2021

Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area in Lagos, Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji is dead, about a month to his re-election bid. He was until his death All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the scheduled July 24 Local Government election in Lagos State. Olatunji reportedly died on Monday night from an illness that remains […]

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Buhari pledges to bequeth a citizens-led policing system to the nation

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday pledged to bequeath ”a citizens-led policing system” to the nation, declaring that his administration has demonstrated firm commitment towards changing the principle and strategy of policing in Nigeria. The President addressed the passing out parade of 418 officers of the 3rd Regular Cadet Course at the Nigeria Police Academy,