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N450m Diezani bribe: Ex-minister, Sarah Ochekpe, two others to spend six years in prison

Daily Dispatch February 22, 2022

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe Zonal Command, on Tuesday, secured the conviction of a former Minister of Water Resources in the administration former President Goodluck Jonathan, Sarah Ochekpe. Ochekpe was convicted along with two others, Evan Leo Sunday Jitong and

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2023: Old generation should step aside- Obasanjo

Daily Dispatch February 22, 2022

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday called on the old generation of Nigerians to give way for the younger breeds in the building of a prosperous Nigeria. According to him, rather than competition, the old generation should collaborate with the younger ones and provide them with the requisite knowledge and experience to transform the country for […]

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2023 Presidency: Court dismisses suit challenging Atiku’s eligibility to contest, plaintiff vows to appeal judgment

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2022

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the suit seeking to challenge former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s eligibility to vie for the office of the president. Delivering judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo, dismissed the suit on the grounds that the plaintiff that instituted the case lacked the locus standi (legal right) to do so. Justice […]

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APC National Convention uncertain as party fixes March for zonal congresses

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2022

he All Progressives Congress on Monday said it had scheduled its Zonal Congresses to hold on March 26. This means its National Convention earlier set for February 26 may now be held at a later date. The announcement was contained in a letter of the party to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The letter […]

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Assent to Elelctoral Bill: No need for saber rattling – Presidency

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2022

The Presidency on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari still has more days to decide on signing the amended Electoral Bill into law. A statement issued by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, tackled some groups and individuals accusing the president of being reluctant in assenting to the controversial bill. […]

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APC chairmanship: Don’t disqualify Al-Makura over his condition, Disability Forum warns Buhari

Daily Dispatch February 20, 2022

The Progressive Disability Forum, the disability wing of the All Progressive Congress has warned the party against using the disability condition of a former governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, as a basis to disqualify him from the race for the chairmanship of the party. The National Coordinator of PDF, Abdulaziz Onibare, raised the concern […]