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We’re working to get abducted Greenfield varsity students freed — Sheikh Gumi

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2021

Renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has expressed optimism that the remaining students of the Greenfield University, Kaduna will soon regain their freedom from their captors. Gumi said negotiation was ongoing for the release of the students of the privately-owned university abducted by

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Buhari suspends Hadiza Usman as NPA MD

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2021

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the suspension of the Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority, Hadiza Usman, The PUNCH has learnt. Multiple Presidency sources, who did not want their names mentioned, confirmed the development on Thursday evening. The sources however did not disclose Usman’s offence. “I can confirm to you

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Tension in Abuja over migrating herders from Niger Republic

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2021

Tension enveloped communities in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory Wednesday as hundreds of nomadic herders crossed Abuja-Kaduna highway into Sabon-Wuse in Niger State to camp there. This development forced some residents of Sabon-Wuse, a few kilometres away from Bwari Area Council, to stay at home in fear of the unknown. It was […]

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Buhari commiserates with Pastor Adeboye on death of son

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari extends deepest sympathies to the family of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on the passing of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye. Also commiserating with members of the RCCG on the demise of the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35, President Buhari […]

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Insecurity: Why Service Chiefs are failing – Lawan

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2021

The joint meeting of Service Chiefs with the Senators is holding behind close-doors. The Service Chiefs and other top security agents including the Acting Inspector General of Police, are expecting to discuss in details challenges faced by the forces in tackling insecurity in Nigeria. Before the meeting was declared close-doors, Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim […]

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Identity key to peace, stability – Buhari…urges more commitment to NIN registration

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja called on Nigerians to fully participate in the ongoing synchronization of National Identification Number (NIN) with SIM cards across the country as it will provide a digital framework for improving security and strengthening of the economy. Launching the National Policy for the Promotion of Indigenous Content in Nigerian