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Breaking: Emir of Kano Accepts Position as Chairman Kano State Council of Chiefs

Daily Dispatch December 20, 2019

The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, Thursday, conveyed his acceptance of his appointment as the first chairman of Kano state council of chiefs. In a letter dated 19th December 20, 2019 and signed on behalf of Kano emirate council by the secretary, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, the acceptance of the

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Court Invasion: Senate Gives DSS, Judge, Others 24 Hours To Submit Report

Daily Dispatch December 19, 2019

The Senate Committee on Judiciary Human Rights and Legal Matters on Thursday asked the Department of State Service (DSS) and Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu to submit a memorandum on the alleged invasion of a Federal High Court within 24 hours. The Committee also asked the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, Counsel to Omoyele Sowore, […]

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Senate President Heads 10-Member APC National Reconciliation Committee

Daily Dispatch December 18, 2019

After due consultation, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a high-level ten-member National Reconciliation Committee chaired by the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan. This is in line with the November 22, 2019 resolution of the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). Other members of the committee are: First (Interim) APC National Chairman,

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Buhari swears in Ngige’s wife, eight others as Permanent Secretaries

Daily Dispatch December 18, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore-in nine permanent secretaries to their ministries. One of them is Evelyn Ngige, wife of the Minister of Labour and Employment. The new permanent secretaries were appointed from across the six geopolitical zones. They include: Mr Hassan Musa Mr Aliyu Ahmed Mrs Olusola Idowu Mr David Andrew Mr Umar Tijanni […]

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Reps reject bill seeking six-year single term for president, govs

Daily Dispatch December 17, 2019

A Bill for an Act to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Provide for a single term of six years for the President and governors has failed to scale second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill also considers a six-year term for Members of the National Assembly and States […]

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APC governors felicitate with Buhari at 77

Daily Dispatch December 17, 2019

The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari who marked his 77th birthday Tuesday.The governors, through a statement personally signed by its chairman and Kebbi state governor Atiku Bagudu, said the forum is proud of to associate with the President described as a […]