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Absence of EFCC counsel, Diezani Alison-Madueke stalls ex-petroleum minister’s trial

Daily Dispatch November 3, 2021

The absence of counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in court, on Wednesday, stalled the money-laundering trial. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a Federal High Court, Abuja had fixed

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Bamidele bags Ekiti NUJ most distinguished award

Daily Dispatch November 2, 2021

By Oyeola Olusola, IIJ For his contributions to the development of the country and growth of democracy, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Correspondents’ Chapel, Ekiti State Council, has garlanded the Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Opeyemi Bamidele, with the Most Distinguished Democrat of the Year Award . Speaking at the event held at the

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INEC Chairman arrives in Enugu

Daily Dispatch November 2, 2021

Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and his entourage comprising National Commissioners, members of the Technical Team, Directors and other Directing Staff, have just arrived at Enugu Airport en route Akwa. Bishop Hassan Kukah, one of the conveners of the National Peace Committee was on the same flight. Prof Yakubu is billed

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MURIC tackles Turkish president over terrorist comments

Daily Dispatch October 22, 2021

The Muslim Rights Concern have tackled the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over his comments regarding the presence of Turkish terrorists in Nigeria. The group, in a statement signed by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Friday said the Turkish President’s claims were baseless while adding that ISWAP and Boko Haram are the terrorists […]

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Abuja-Kaduna train services suspended indefinitely – Official

Daily Dispatch October 21, 2021

The Abuja-Kaduna train services have been suspended indefinitely. The suspension is due to the alleged attack on some portions of the rail tracks by suspected bandits. To avoid people being stranded, the corporation also said it has suspended the sale of tickets to passengers. A passenger, Senator Shehu Sani, had posted on his Facebook page […]

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Just in: Security operatives take over Lekki Tollgate ahead of #EndSARS memorial protest

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2021

ecurity operatives, including police, soldiers and others have stormed the Lekki toll gate to prevent the first anniversary of #EndSARS nationwide protests. The police authorities and State Government had warned against another phase of protests. But the adamant groups have vowed not to back down despite the repeated warnings. Organisers of the memorial protest have […]