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Buhari urges ”responsible freedom” on world press freedom day

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2021

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed globally every May 3, President Muhammadu Buhari recommits to freedom of the press, and urges media professionals to wield freedom responsibly, and without licentiousness. While celebrating the landmark day with the media, the President notes

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FG bans visitors from Brazil, India, Turkey over spike in COVID-19

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2021

The Federal Government will ban entry to non-Nigerian passengers who visited Brazil, India, or Turkey in the last two weeks. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha via a statement issued on Saturday. He noted that the decision followed […]

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We Won’t Increase Electricity Tariff, Says Minister

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2021

The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman, has dismissed rumours of a major hike in electricity tariff, clarifying there is no plan to significantly raise tariff. In a statement in Abuja, the Minister said instead of significant hike in electricity tariff, Nigerians should expect an increase efficiency in the sector to reduce tariffs while managing […]

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Residents Scamper For Safety As Boko Haram Attack Borno Community With 15 Gun Trucks

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2021

Militants from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), on Saturday night, attacked Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge LGA of Borno State. It was gathered that the insurgents invaded the town after iftar, the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan, shooting sporadically as residents flee into […]

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Insurgency in Nigeria declined since 2015 –Fayemi

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2021

The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said that the insurgency in Nigeria has declined since President Muhammadu Buhari took over the wheels of governance in 2015. Fayemi also said everyone is living in fear, adding that though progress has been made in the country’s counterinsurgency, his party, the All Progressives Congress, which is the […]

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Breaking: Presidency drops bombshell on what is eating Fr Mbaka up

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2021

The Presidency on Friday dropped a bombshell on what is eating the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka up. The Presidency narrated how Father Mbaka allegedly went to Aso Rock with some contractors to request from President Muhammadu Buhari for contracts as compensation for his support. A statement by Garba Shehu, […]