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Abuja-Kaduna train service resumes Saturday – FG

Daily Dispatch October 22, 2021

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said train services would resume on the Abuja-Kaduna route on Saturday. The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) had announced suspension of its operation on the route following explosive attack on some portions of the tracks on Wednesday. The NRC

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President Xi Jinping writes Buhari, seeks to bolster relations

Daily Dispatch October 22, 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will use the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nigeria to promote strategic partnership to new heights.   ‘‘Nigeria is an important strategic partner of China in Africa. China-Nigeria cooperation has been the pacesetter of China-Africa

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30 students abducted from Kebbi school regain Freedom after four months

Daily Dispatch October 21, 2021

Thirty students abducted from the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State have regained freedom. This comes four months after bandits stormed the school and kidnapped an unspecified number of students and four teachers. The attack occurred in June. Mr Yahaya Sarki, who is the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Atiku Bagudu of […]

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No proof any protester was killed at Lekki tollgate, says Lai + full text of his speech

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2021

The Federal Government on Wednesday insisted there is no proof that any protester was killed at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos state in October 2020. On October 20, 2020, some soldiers reportedly opened fire on protesters in an attempt to disperse them, but some were allegedly killed and wounded in the attack. The protesters were […]

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Buhari hosts Turkish President, Recep Erdogan

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari hosts President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to a two-day official visit to Nigeria starting today, Tuesday  October 19th. Accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Emine Erdogan, President Erdogan is expected to come in from Angola, and depart to Togo at the end of his visit. The Senior Special Assistant, Media and […]

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Powell understood Africa and was a trusted colleague – Obasanjo

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2021

Former Nigerian President and High Representative of the African Union in the Horn of Africa, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late former United States of America (USA) Secretary of State, Gen. Colin Powell as one who understood Africa during his lifetime. Obasanjo said late Powell was indeed a trusted colleague and Comrade-in-arm, whose closeness […]