TOP STORIES

Subsidy removal a tough decision, says Presidency

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2020

Presidency on Sunday admitted that it was a tough decision for President Muhammadu Buhari to remove subsidy on petrol but said it was in the overall interest of the country. In a reaction to last week’s increase in the petrol and the hike in electricity tariff by Power Distribution Companies

TOP STORIES

P&ID Case: Investigation Shows That $301m Was Used For Under-Hand Dealings – Malami

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2020

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said that ongoing investigation has revealed that about $301 million was given as under-hand dealings to some persons in a bid to hide the illegality of the Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) gas supply and processing deal. The Federal Government, during the administration […]

TOP STORIES

Eight killed, others missing as gunmen attack Kaduna communities

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2020

No fewer than eight people have been killed by gunmen suspected to be bandits across five local government areas in Kaduna state. The gunmen were said to have attacked Kajuru, Chikun, Giwa, Kauru, and Igabi local government areas in the early hours of Sunday. Channels Television gathered that in Kajuru, gunmen invaded the Buda community […]

TOP STORIES

Nigeria at 60: FG launches creative challenge to celebrate Diamond Jubilee

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2020

To celebrate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary, the Federal Government has launched a creative challenge to mark the Diamond Jubilee. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami who is the Chairman of the Diamond/Innovation/Change Sub-Committee disclosed this in a statement shared on the Ministry’s Twitter handle. “To ensure inclusiveness, the

TOP STORIES

Security alert: DHQ assures residents of FCT, adjoining states of safety

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2020

The Defence Headquarters has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining states that the military and other security agencies had been on red alert to ensure their safety. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, gave the assurence in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the armed forces had […]

TOP STORIES

Kebbi State is our focal point to produce rice locally – Buhari

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari revealed on Sunday that Kebbi State is the focal point of Nigeria’s policy to produce rice locally. The president made this revelation while lamenting the Kebbi flood which took a number of lives and destroyed several farm produce. Buhari said he is saddened by the event and described it as a major […]