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INEC announces date for 2023 general elections

Daily Dispatch April 28, 2021

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the date for the 2023 general elections in the country. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu made the announcement on Wednesday during a one-day public hearing on the National Electoral Offences Commission (Establishment) Bill

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Budget deficits: NAFDAC, NERC, NIGCOMSAT, others opt out of federal budget

Daily Dispatch April 28, 2021

Following the ongoing investigation by the Senate Committee Finance on Remittances of Internally Generated Revenue(IGR) by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and payment of 1% Stamp Duties on all federal contracts pursuant of reducing yearly budget deficit and getting more revenue to fund budgets, some government agencies have started opting out of funding from

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Nigerian politicians own 800 properties worth $400m in UK, UAE — Expert

Daily Dispatch April 28, 2021

Mathew Page, an associate fellow of Chatham House, London, has advised Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) investigators to focus on real estate and education sectors, when tracking illicit financial flows and money laundering. He gave the advice in a paper he presented entitled “IFFs through the Real Estate and Education Sectors:

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APC has bright chances of ruling Nigeria beyond 2023, says Tinubu

Daily Dispatch April 27, 2021

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, says the APC is loved by Nigerians and has bright chances of ruling the country beyond 2023. Tinubu stated this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He also reassured […]

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Ortom accuses Buhari of working for Fulanis to take over Nigeria

Daily Dispatch April 27, 2021

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of working for the Fulani tribe to take over Nigeria. He made the allegation on Tuesday in reaction to the recent killing of residents allegedly by herdsmen in parts of the state. “What is happening now, to me, is very clear; Mr President is just […]

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Insecurity: Reps to audit military assets, ask Buhari to declare state of emergency

Daily Dispatch April 27, 2021

Members of the House of Representatives have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately declare a state of emergency on security. Considering the present situation, they believe this will ensure the fast track of all measures towards restoring peace in the country. The call formed part of the resolutions reached at the closed-door session to […]