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Why Shoprite is calling it quits in Nigeria after 15 years

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2020

More information has emerged on why South African supermarket chain, Shoprite Holdings Limited maybe calling it quits in Nigeria after dominating the retail sector for 15 years.  Recall that the South African retailer (operating in Nigeria as Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited) had in a

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Just in: One dead in Lagos gas explosion

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2020

One person has been confirmed died in a gas explosion at Alafia bus stop beside Atlas, in Orile Iganmu axis of Lagos State. 35-year-old Ajibola Olaoye, died in the explosion that left four others injured. The Lagos State Emergency Agency confirmed Olaoye died while working on heavy-duty equipment. Head of Public Affairs, LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, […]

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APC celebrates DSP Ovie Omo-Agege @57

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2020

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined the family, friends and associates all over the world in celebrating the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, on his 57th birthday.A statement signed by the party’s spokesman, Yekini Nabena, on Monday in Abuja, said Senator Omo-Agege has been exemplary and has distinguished himself in his private practice and […]

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APC Governors Pledge Commitment To End Terrorism

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2020

The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday, restated its determination to find lasting solutions to terrorism in the North East. They pledged to mobilise funds for the security architecture of the states in the geo-political zone. The Chairman of the forum, Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi, […]

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Sallah: FIRS felicitates with Muslims, extends filing deadline for taxpayers

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2020

As the Muslim world celebrates the Eid-el-Kabir today, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has joined the rest of the country to felicitate with Muslims nationwide. This was contained is a sallah message issued and signed by Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad Director, Communications and Liaison Department FIRS. In the spirit of the festivities and further to […]

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A policeman, three villagers killed as police, hunters clash in Oyo

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2020

Three residents of Okeho town in Kajola Local Government Area, Oyo State, and a policeman have been reportedly killed in a clash between the police, hunters, and members of a vigilante group on Thursday. Our correspondent gathered that the fight started following the insistence of the residents to kill the robbery suspect arrested alive while […]