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Breaking: FEC okays $1.96bn for proposed rail contract from Kano to Niger Republic

Daily Dispatch September 23, 2020

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved contract of about $1.96 billion for the development of the proposed Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi rail line in Niger Republic. The Council also okayed N745.2 million for the procurement of additional eight field forensic auditors

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Breaking: FEC approves N12Bn for Ohafia-Arochukwu road

Daily Dispatch September 23, 2020

The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved the N12.088 billion for the section two of the Ohafia-Arochukwu road in Abia State. The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, who disclosed this to State House Correspondents after the week’s FEC meeting, held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, explained that the 45 kilometre stretch […]

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Breaking: Buhari departs to Guinea Bissau

Daily Dispatch September 23, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday depart Abuja for Bissau to attend ceremonies celebrating the National Day of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, September 24. The President will join the Heads of State and Government of Senegal, Cote d’ Ivoire, Rwanda, Mauritania, Togo and Liberia to mark the  47th independence anniversary of Guinea Bissau. In Bissau, […]

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IPOB declares sit-at-home on October 1

Daily Dispatch September 23, 2020

Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared October 1, 2020 as sit-at-home across Biafraland. The group said the decision followed credible intelligence alleging terrorist groups plan to slaughter people of the region who intend to celebrate the Independence day. In a statement by the Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB said its members […]

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Court faults Buhari on judges’ appointment

Daily Dispatch September 23, 2020

A Federal High Court in Abuja has faulted the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to forward the names of 11 lawyers nominated for appointment as judges of the High Court of The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the Senate for screening and confirmation. In a judgment on Wednesday, Justice Inyang Ekwo held that President Buhari […]

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Nigeria to partner WHO, others, for development, supply of COVID-19 vaccines – Buhari

Daily Dispatch September 23, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to partner with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and some countries to ensure accelerated development and manufacturing, as well as uninhibited supply of safe and effective Coronavirus vaccines to all. President Buhari said this on Wednesday while speaking virtually on the first day of the 75th session of […]