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Shema trial: ‘ EFCC operatives told me they received order from above ‘ – Witness.

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2019

A witness on Thursday 24th January, 2019 told a High Court sitting in Katsina that the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) told him that they received “order from above” on the matter of N11bn fraud in which the former Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Shehu Shema

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Go home and rest, if you return to power, you will cede your authority to ‘cabal’ – PDP tells Buhari

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2019

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to retire home after putting in his best in service of the nation. The National Chairman of the main opposition party, Prince Uche Secondus, who made the call during his presidential rally in Kaduna on Thursday, alleged that the president had become too weak, noting […]

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Galadima’s allegations are baseless, says Ezekwesili

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2019

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria has described the allegations by the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdul-Ganiyu Galadima that she was never really serious about her presidential ambition as baseless. In an interview with News Agency of Nigeria, her media aide, Mr Uzoma Ubabukoh, in Lagos State, on […]

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FG must ensure no journalist is intimidated – Amnesty International

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2019

Amnesty International (AI) has warned the Federal Government about peddling hostility towards journalists. The rights group said the government must ensure that journalists and other media professionals can carry out their job and operate without fear of reprisals. AI Country Director, Osai Ojigho said that the clampdown by Nigerian authorities on the press, including by

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Breaking: N27,000 minimum wage bill passes second reading at senate

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2019

The Senate has passed the N27,000 National Minimum Wage Amendment Bill through the crucial second reading. The lawmakers passed the bill on Thursday during plenary following the suspension of the Senate rules. The bill was put through first and second reading simultaneously. During the debate, the lawmakers supported the bill and were confident that it […]

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2019 Election: New coalition to challenge Buhari, Atiku may emerge

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2019

Following the withdrawal of Dr Oby Ezekwesili, presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) from the presidential race, a new coalition comprising new breed politicians is set to emerge to challenge the dominant parties, All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Giving this indication in a statement, Dr Thomas-Wilson