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COVID-19 Hits Aso Rock Hard: Lai Mohammed, Garba Shehu, PS, Buhari’s ADC, CSO Contract Virus

Daily Dispatch December 25, 2021

The rampaging wave of the dangerous coronavirus pandemic has hit Nigeria’s State House, otherwise called Presidential Villa, as many aides of President Muhammadu Buhari and top officials of government are said to have contracted the virus. But the Nigerian government is keeping a sealed lip on

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FEC approves 16 contracts to boost power transmission

Daily Dispatch December 24, 2021

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved 16 contracts aimed at boosting the capacity to transmit and distribute power in Nigeria. Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, briefed State House correspondents after an extraordinary FEC meeting Presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that the major problem […]

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Nigeria, Turkey to strengthen security, defence ties

Daily Dispatch December 17, 2021

As part of sustained efforts aimed at keeping Nigerians safer, President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday said Nigeria will partner with the Republic of Turkey in dealing with the current security challenges facing the nation. Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity)Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement Friday. He said while speaking at a bilateral

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Buhari approves salary upgrade for Nigeria Police Force

Daily Dispatch December 15, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari presides over a virtual FEC meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on December 15, 2021. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the review and upgrade of salaries of police personnel by 20 per cent. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, said this on Wednesday after […]

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2023: Northern Christian group warns Tinubu against pushing for muslim-muslim ticket

Daily Dispatch December 14, 2021

A group, Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) has described as insensitive and selfish, thoughts of fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket for presidency in the 2023 general election. The group warned that such moves will be massively resisted. This came as the Kaduna Integrity Group and 5 others, perfected arrangements in Kaduna to woo Mr Gbenga […]

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EFCC drags Fani-Kayode to court over fake medical report

Daily Dispatch December 14, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday dragged former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, before the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, over his alleged procurement of a “fabricated” medical report The controversial minister and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress was about 9am marched before Justice O.O Abike-Fadipe by EFCC operatives for