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Reps order comprehensive report on all assets seized from Abacha, other Nigerian leaders

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2021

The House of Representatives on Monday ordered the Presidential Implementation Committee, PIC, on Landed Properties to produce reports of all assets seized from former Nigerian leaders. Members were more particular about late General Sanni Abacha whose properties and money were recovered by the

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Nigeria’s unity unshakeable – FG

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2021

The Federal Government says in spite of the challenging times the country has gone through over the years, its resolve to remain as one indivisible entity has remained unshaken. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the Nigeria@60 year long photo exhibition. The News Agency of […]

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Sanwo-Olu signs anti-open grazing bill into law

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2021

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the bill prohibiting open grazing in Lagos into law. This comes barely a week after the governor assented to the State Value Added Tax Bill, empowering the state to collect VAT. Governor Sanwo-Olu’s assent to the bill also comes after some governors in the South, including Ogun, Ondo, […]

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2023: Don’t rubbish yourself, PGF DG advises Jonathan

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2021

The Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against vying for the exalted seat in 2023. In a piece entitled, “APC’s High-Profile Membership Recruitment and Issues for 2023,” Lukman argued that Jonathan stands the risk of rubbishing his hard-earned reputation if the alleged bid fails to

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Anxiety as Kontagora awaits new Emir + full list of contestants

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2021

The election of the new Emir of Kontagora Emirate has been concluded. The Nation reports the new Emir would be announced by Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello any moment from now. Speaking shortly after the conclusion of the election, the Chairman of Kontagora local government area, Alhaji Shehu Fawa, said the election was conducted peacefully and in […]

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Drug trafficking: NDLEA nabs pregnant woman, fake soldier, others

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2021

Attempts by a female passenger, Obehi Isesele, and one Emmanuel Omebere to export illicit drugs to Europe through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja have been thwarted by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The agency said they were arrested shortly before they boarded their flights. “While