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House of Reps rejects motion seeking to override Buhari on Section 84(8)

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2022

The House of Representatives has rejected a motion that seeking to compel the National Assembly to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the amended Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act of 2022. The House directed the sponsor of the motion from Delta State, Hon. Ben Igbakpa, to “follow

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17,647 drug offenders, 10 barons arrested in 17 months – Marwa

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2022

A total of 17, 647 drug offenders and 10 barons have been arrested in the past 17 months, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Monday. NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd) stated this during a press conference in Abuja, saying that over 2,369 convicts were jailed with more than 11,000 […]

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Ekiti election: Buhari congratulates Oyebanji, says victory affirms APC’s acceptance

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Biodun Oyebanji, over his electoral victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election. This was contained in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. Oyebanji, who is the immediate past Secretary to the State

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Peter Obi: Enugu Catholic Diocese shuts down Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Bishop Calistus Onaga has banned Catholics including the clergy from attending Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry over his recent utterances in the ministry. This is contained in a letter personally signed by the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Bishop Callitus Onaga and addressed to ‘All the Clery, Religious and […]

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Just in: Wike emerges Atiku running mate

Daily Dispatch June 14, 2022

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has finally been recommended.as running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in next year’s general election. The recommendation was made by  the committee set up by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, to screen three southern governors and recommend one for the role.metrowatchxtra.com gathered

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June 12: Don’t forget sacrifices of 1993 heroes – Buhari

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerians never to forget the sacrifices of the heroes of Nigeria’s democracy during 1993 electoral process. The president made the call in a nationwide broadcast to mark 2022 Democracy Day on Sunday in Abuja. He maintained that the patriotism and peaceful struggle of these heroes should serve as guide in […]