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Just in: CNN retracts initial report Soldiers killed 38 at Lekki tollgate during #EndSARS protest

Daily Dispatch November 27, 2020

The Cable News Network has retracted its initial report, which said operatives of the Nigerian Army killed 38 persons at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State on October 20, 2020. The international broadcaster did this a double retraction on its Twitter handle it titled: “Clarification.” In the

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Just in: Maina’s Case: Court Grants Ndume Bail

Daily Dispatch November 27, 2020

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, who has been detained in prison since Monday over his suretyship for Abdulrasheed Maina believed to have jumped bail. Justice Okon Abang in a ruling on Friday said he chose to grant the senator bail based on his record […]

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Nigeria has 200 million poor people – Buhari admits

Daily Dispatch November 26, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday admitted that Nigeria has 200 million poor people and asked the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to consider this when sharing production cuts. The President stated that asides the 200 million poor people, the nation has severe deficit in infrastructure, saying that the weight of responsibility was too much. […]

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Buhari approves salary increment for police

Daily Dispatch November 26, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved salary increment for men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The salary increment, it was learnt, cuts across all ranks of the force. The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, disclosed this on Thursday during his visit to the Ogun State Police Command. Adamu’s visit to Ogun State was […]

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There can’t be development in an insecure environment —Buhari

Daily Dispatch November 26, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, underscored the need for adequate security in African countries. He said no growth or development could be achieved an insecure environment. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke while receiving a special envoy of the Algerian President, who is also […]

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Prof. Yakubu Mahmood appears before Senate, urges lawmakers to pass Electoral Act Bill latest first quarter 2021

Daily Dispatch November 26, 2020

The Senate Committee on INEC has screened Professor Mahmood Yakubu following his nomination for appointment as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The screening session took place on Thursday at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In his remarks, Professor Yakubu appealed to the National Assembly to