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PDP demands probe of Buratai, other ex-service chiefs

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2021

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party has demanded the probe of the four immediate-past service chiefs to unravel the circumstances behind the security lapses during their tenure. The ex-service chiefs are General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (Chief of Defence Staff); Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (Chief

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Breaking: One Killed As Police, Shiites Clash Again In Abuja

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2021

One person has been reportedly shot dead during a clash between anti-riot policemen and protesting members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shiites in Abuja. The protest kicked off at the National Human Rights Commission junction in the Maitama area of Abuja, with members of the group chanting anti-government songs to demand […]

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Buhari directs NASENI to bridge the gaps in COVID-19 research, technology

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja directed the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to work towards bridging the gaps in research and technology that keeps Nigeria waiting on other countries for supplies and solutions, especially in tackling challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic. In a meeting with the Board of NASENI at the […]

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FG targets reduction in out-of-school children, as Buhari inaugurates presidential steering committee on alternate school programme

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to coordinate and lead the deployment of a National Plan to address the issue of out-of-school children in the country. The president gave the directive while inaugurating the 18-member Presidential Steering Committee on Alternate School

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Faces of the New Service Chiefs

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs and appointed new officers as replacements. The new Service Chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff. This […]

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Finally Buhari sacks service chiefs, names replacement

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Service Chiefs. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said he has named the replacements for the sacked chiefs. The statement reads: “PMB appoints new Service Chiefs. Maj Gen LEO Irabor, CDS, Maj Gen I Attahiru, Army, Rear Adm AZ Gambo, Navy, AVM IO […]