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Buhari has beefed up Army’s capacity – Buratai

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2017

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has improved the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army. Buratai stated this when he declared open the “Combat Arms” training week of the Nigerian Army, at the headquarters of

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[BREAKING] ISIS claims responsibility for Manchester attack

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2017

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Tuesday for bombing a pop concert in the British city of Manchester and killing 22 people, including children. The group said in a statement published on its social media channels that “one of the caliphate’s soldiers placed bombs among the crowds,” and threatened more attacks. (AFP)

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Zamfara Government assembles 500 Holy Qur’an reciters to pray for Buhari

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2017

The Zamfara Government said on Tuesday it had assembled 500 reciters of the Holy Qur’an to offer special prayers for the well-being of President Muhammadu Buhari and the country. Alhaji Lawal Liman, the state’s Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, said in Gusau that the Islamic scholars were drawn from the 14 local government areas […]

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Boko Haram: Obasanjo calls on Internantional community for help, says terrorists are on the run, but menace has not been solve

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2017

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the international community to help tackle the humanitarian crisis in the North East ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency.​ “We call on the international community for help. Yes, the Boko Haram terrorists are on the run, but the Boko Haram menace has not been completely solved,” he said […]

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Late Aminu Kano’s wife dies at 89

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2017

Hajiya Shatu Aminu Kano, the wife of the late Malam Aminu Kano, is dead. Alhaji Aminu Kabara, a grandson to the deceased, who made the announcement, said Shatu died at the age of 89 on Sunday night after a prolonged illness. Her death is coming 34 years after the demise of her husband late Aminu […]

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When all Chibok girls are released, you will become jobless – Presidency attacks Aisha Yesufu

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on Social Media matters, Lauretta Onochie, has written an open letter to a co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG group, Aisha Yesufu. Recall that Mrs. Yesufu had in a video footage she shared on twitter, called for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari, citing health issues that have frustrated […]