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Electoral Act Amendment request: FG considering all options including legal actions – Malami

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2022

The Federal Government says all options available to it are currently being considered before a position will be taken on the Senate’s refusal to consider the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to delete section 84 (12) of the 2022 Electoral Act. The Attorney General of the Federation and

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ACF National Publicity Secretary, Yawe, dies at 65

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2022

Emmanuel Yawe, the National Publicity Secretary of the pan-Northern sociopolitical organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, has died aged 65. One of his daughters, Talatu, confirmed the sad news of her father’s demise to our correspondent in Kaduna on Friday. While confirming her father’s death, she said her father died in his sleep. When asked if the […]

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Osinbajo, Atiku others grace installation of 42nd Olubadan

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2022

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Vice President Atiku Abubarkar were among the notable personalities that graced the installation of Oba Olalekan Balogun as the 42 Olubadan of Ibadanland. Other dignitaries in attendance included Governors Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Others were the Deputy Governors of Osun State Benedict […]

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FEC bans direct sales of farm produce to foreigners

Daily Dispatch March 9, 2022

Moves to ensure food sustainability in the country has seen the Federal Executive Council (FEC) banning the direct sales of farm produce to foreigners. With the latest directive by FEC, chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, at the State House, Abuja, foreigners will now be required to go through licensed local buying agents […]

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We are yet to receive Court judgement on Gov. Umahi, deputy- INEC

Daily Dispatch March 9, 2022

Abuja, March, 8, 2022(NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it was yet to be served the certified True Copy of the Federal High Court that sacked Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Chief Kelechi Igwe. Mr Festus Okoye, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education […]

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Buhari writes Reps, seeks amendment of section 84 (12) Electoral Act

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the House of Representatives, seeking amendment of Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2022. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, read the President’s letter to lawmakers during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari while signing […]