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Security operatives raid NLC secretariat in Abuja

Daily Dispatch August 8, 2024

The Nigeria Labour Congress has confirmed that its national office in Abuja was invaded by security operatives, believed to be from the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday night. According to a statement by NLC spokesperson Benson Upah, late on Wednesday, the

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Wale Edun gives reasons why Tinubu removed fuel subsidy…says govt. spends $600m on fuel importation monthly

Daily Dispatch August 7, 2024

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has revealed that Nigeria spends a staggering $600 million on fuel importation every month. According to him, the high import bill is due to neighboring countries, including those in Central Africa, benefiting from the country’s fuel imports.  In an interview on AIT’s Moneyline […]

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Finally NBA breaks silence over Samoa Agreement

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2024

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has dismissed claims that the Samoa Agreement, signed by the Federal Government, requires Nigeria to endorse or accept LGBTQ rights. In a statement, NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau, stated that the agreement does not compromise Nigeria’s sovereignty or existing laws, including the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, 2023. Maikyau

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Breaking: Alleged Corruption, lawyer dumps Yahaya Bello, applies to withdraw from case

Daily Dispatch June 27, 2024

The counsel representing the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Adeola Adedipe, on Thursday, applied to withdraw his appearance for his client. Yahaya Bello is facing a 19-count charge bordering on his alleged complicity in money laundering, breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds to the tune […]

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Economy: Tinubu replies New York Times

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2024

The Presidency has reacted to a report published in the New York Times criticising the Nigerian economy as facing the worst trajectory in a generation. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday reacted to the report credited to Ruth Maclean and Ismail Auwal’s. According to the Presidency, the feature […]

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NASS To Get New Minimum Wage Bill Soon, Tinubu Assures Nigerians

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has assured the Organised Labour that a an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers will soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. Tinubu made this known on Wednesday in his second Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024. “In this spirit, we have negotiated in good […]