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Privacy of 82 Chibok girls released should be priority — Amnesty Int’l

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

Amnesty International Nigeria has commended the Federal Government over the release of 82 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram, while urging the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure the girls are not kept in lengthy detention and security screening which can only add to their suffering

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Federal Government Sets Up Special Panel To Investigate Emeka Offor

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2017

Worried by incessant complaints of gross abuse of human rights against Emeka Offor, Nigeria’s most controversial government contractor, the Federal Government has quietly set up a high-powered panel to investigate the reports. Saharareporters Made up of five members, the panel is headed by Yusuf Kolo, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) who is also in […]

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Nigerian officials jailed for selling food aid

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2017

Two Nigerian officials have been jailed for selling food aid meant for people fleeing militant attacks and food shortages in the country’s north-east. The two sold 180 bags of rice donated by an international aid agency, the court in Maiduguri, Borno State, heard. They were jailed for two years and fined 1m naira ($3,200; £2,500) […]

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Buhari’s Illness: Stop Misleading The Public-Ezekwesili urges Presidency

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2017

Former minister of education and solid minerals, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili has added her voice to the ongoing debates concerning the health situation of President Buhari. Ezekwesili, a former world bank vice president for Africa, took to her Twitter page to express her disappointment over the way and manner the presidency has handled Buhari’s health, especially […]

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BREAKING: Boko Haram attacks Konduga in Borno, kills 7

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2017

Insurgents in Nigeria’s Northeastern state of Borno have attacked the Mandarari ward in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno killing seven people, the police have said. The law enforcement agency said on Friday, May 5, 2017 that the seven people died after two female members of the terrorist group detonated explosive devices they were laced […]

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Yar’Adua was a detribalised leader who brought peace to Niger Delta, Nigeria – Goodluck Jonathan

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2017

The immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan, has described the late President Musa Umaru Yar’Adua, as a detribalised leader who promoted peace in the country. Jonathan made the remark in commemoration of the seventh year Yar’Adua’s demise. In a statement on his Facebook wall, the immediate past President said Yar’Adua’s effort towards