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Ex-governors should account for security vote, its Nigeria’s biggest source of waste – Peter Obi

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2017

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has said ex-governors should be made to account for security votes, stressing that it is the “biggest source of waste” in Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos, the former governor maintained that security votes was unconstitutional and should not have a place

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May Day: Workers Demand For Minimum Wage Increase Legitimate, Says NLC

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2017

The Nigeria Labour Congress has defended the demand by workers for the increase of the minimum wage, saying it is modest and backed by law. NLC President, Mr. Ayuba Wabba, said this in an exclusive interview with Channels Television to mark the May Day celebrations. He said, “By law and practice, and through a collective […]

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Police arrest ex-Governor Lamido

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2017

The police in Kano have arrested the immediate past governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido. Mr. Lamido was arrested for allegedly inciting his supporters to stop the conduct of local government elections organised by the current administration of Governor Muhammad Badaru. The council elections are fixed for July 1. Mr. Lamido, who was arrested at […]

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Sanusi vs Ganduje: How Northern Governors ended Emir, Kano govt. war

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2017

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, are back on good terms. This followed intervention in the widely reported ‘war’ by some Northern Governors at the weekend. ​Sanusi is being investigated by the Kano state Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Agency (KSPCACA) over an alleged misappropriation of around N5billion supposedly left […]

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Suspended NIA boss did not brief Buhari, NSA about N15bn Ikoyi cash — Presidency

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2017

The Presidency has debunked the claim by the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke, that the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, was aware of the N43.4m stashed away at a private apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos. A government official told journalists on Saturday that in the first instance, “Oke did not brief the […]

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Why the North refused to back Jonathan in 2015 – Babangida Aliyu

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2017

A former governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu has revealed why the North opposed former president Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid in 2015. Aliyu said the North backed out because Jonathan reneged on his promise to govern for only one term of four years The former governor, who was then the chairman of the Northern Governors […]