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GOCOP Demands Immediate Release Of PREMIUM TIMES Journalist

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2018

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has demanded the immediate release of PREMIUM TIMES Security Reporter, Samuel Ogundipe, detained by the Nigeria Police Force for carrying out his constitutional duty. A statement signed by the Guild’s Publicity Secretary, Olumide Iyanda, on

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PDP Replies APC, Insists On Dismantling Ruling Party’s Rigging Machine

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2018

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says no threats or smear campaign will make it buckle on its resolve to contend with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and dismantle its rigging machinery in all future elections.The PDP notes that the APC had, in its statement on Wednesday, already admitted that it had been engaged in rigging of elections, sponsoring of violence, […]

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It’s “immoral” for Saraki to continue as the Senate President, he should resign- Junaid Mohammed

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2018

Junaid Mohammed, Second Republic lawmaker, has highlighted why the Senate President, Bukola Saraki should resign. In a recent interview with an online media (not daily dispatch), Mohammed said it was “immoral” for Saraki to continue as the Senate President following his defection from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. There […]

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BREAKING: Saraki dares Buhari over NASS iege

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2018

 Calls For Independent Panel Of Inquiry The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has called for an independent judicial panel of inquiry into the assault on the National Assembly by masked operatives of the Department of State Service DSS. In a tweet on his personal @bukolasaraki handle, Saraki said: “The very serious questions about last […]

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Saraki keeps NASS members in the dark over reconvening

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2018

Some National Assembly  members said they are not sure whether  the two chambers will reconvene tomorrow to consider the 2019 budget of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This is  because the Chairman, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has not made  any official announcement. The Nation reported today that many senators and House members, who were set to […]

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PDP presidential candidate: I have no preferred candidate- Wike

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2018

 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Woke has maintained that he has no preferred presidential aspirant among those jostling for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ticket. Speaking during an interview with TVC at the Government House Port Harcourt, the governor said he has “no preferred aspirant for now,” adding that “no single governor can determine the presidential […]