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Boko Haram: Ali Ndume defeats FG, as court acquits him of charges

Daily Dispatch July 5, 2017

An Abuja division of the Federal High Court yesterday discharged former Senate Majority Leader, Ali Ndume, of the four-count charge of terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government in November 2011. Ndume who represents Borno South senatorial district, was discharged by Justice

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Only court can stop Melaye’s recall process – INEC

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said only a legitimate court order could stop process for the recall of Sen. Dino Melaye as demanded by his Kogi West constituents. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of the commission, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that filing a […]

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Dangote: Kano Assembly Bribery Claims Embarrassing

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says allegation of bribery linked to him is “all falsehood”. Mr. Dangote said a committee set up by the Kano State House of Assembly to probe the bribery allegation should not waste its time. “It’s all falsehood,” Dangote Group spokesman, Tony Chiejina, said. The allegation has no foundation whatsoever and […]

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Don’t ignore the haste in news coverage- Ajibola….says Journalism sneak into media space like a thief in the night

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2017

Vice Chairman of Daily Trust Foundation, Alhaji Ishaq Ajibola has called in journalists and news reporters not to ignore the haste at which news coverage is going, saying journalism sneaked into the media space like a thief in the night. Ajibola stated this on Monday during the opening session of Digital Journalism training by Press Association, London and […]

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We Remain Loyal To Buhari – Army

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2017

The Nigerian Army has reiterated its loyalty to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. The Army also said it would ever remain apolitical. It maintained that it was capable of defending the territorial integrity of the country when threatened. Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt General Tukur Buratai, said this yesterday in his goodwill message to […]

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Paris club refunds: EFCC begins investigation of Ahmadu Bello’s grandson

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2017

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly commenced investigation into alleged corrupt enrichment by Hassan Danbaba, a grandson of Sir Ahmadu Bello, a former Premier of Nigeria’s Northern Region. He is accused of involvement in the illegal sharing of funds meant for states as refunds from excess payments to the Paris Club. Danbaba […]