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Army debunks COAS’ rumoured death

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2024

The Nigerian Army on Sunday debunked reports circulating that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Several reports, originating from a social media post by a Nigerian journalist announcing the death of the Army chief, had gone viral. The journalist claimed that Lagbaja

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Minimum Wage: Lagos dwarfs Federal Government

Daily Dispatch October 16, 2024

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced N85,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state. This is in line with the federal government’s approval of N70,000 as minimum wage in Nigeria. Sanwo-olu disclosed this today during an interview on Channels TV. Themed “One-On-One with Babajide Sanwo-Olu.” “You mentioned minimum wage and what […]

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Obasanjo declares China as an important economic partner for Africa

Daily Dispatch October 11, 2024

… meets President, people seeks future progress in cooperation for global peace and prosperity… says InterAction Council mission aligns with the CPAFFC Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that the People’s Republic of China is an important economic partner for Africa. He added that the Chinese cooperation with Africa has not only advanced […]

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Just In: Again, NNPCL increases fuel pump price

Daily Dispatch October 9, 2024

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, again on Wednesday, increased the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol to N1,030 per litre. Already, NNPCL outlets in Abuja have begun to sell at the new price. The recent development, it was learnt, followed NNPCL’s decision to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote […]

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TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2024

Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure […]

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Breaking: Offa 2018 Bank Robbery: Court Sentences All suspects to death by hanging

Daily Dispatch September 26, 2024

Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has found the five suspects involved in the Offa robbery incidents guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. According to the judge, the offences were punishable by death. The incident happened in April 2018.