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Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande bows out as UNGA President

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2020

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, on Tuesday bowed out of office as President of the 74th session of the General Assembly. He handed over the gavel to Turkish diplomat and politician, Volkan Bozkir, who will be steering the ship of the 75th

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Buhari condoles with Borno govt. over death of Emir of Biu

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Borno State on the passing of Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mai Mustapha Umar Aliyu. The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina also commiserates with the royal family and the Biu Emirate Council on the death of […]

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Breaking: Kaduna Assembly Approves Castration As Punishment For Rapists

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2020

The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Friday approved castration as punishment for anybody convicted for rape in the state. This follows the amendment of the State Penal Code (No.5), law of 2017 which stipulates stiffer penalties for rapists in the state as part of effort to protect women and children against any form of […]

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EFCC directs ex-NASC members to return official vehicles

Daily Dispatch September 5, 2020

Agency Report The Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) has directed ex-National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) members to return all official vehicles still in their possession, it was learned on Saturday. The EFCC in a letter dated August 20, 2020, and signed by Ahmad Sa’ad Abubakar, Zonal Head, Abuja for the Acting Executive Chairman, directed […]

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Trade Dispute: Nigeria, Ghana To Establish Business Council

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2020

Nigeria and Ghana are considering the establishment of a business council, as well as a joint ministerial committee as part of efforts to address some of the disputes facing both countries. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Official Spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin O. Kalu on Friday. According to […]

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Breaking: PDP Rejects Increase In Fuel Price, Electricity Tariff

Daily Dispatch September 2, 2020

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the reported increase in the price of petrol to N151 per litre and electricity tariff to N66 per kwh. In a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party described the increase as callous and cruel, alleging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was […]