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IPOB’s Kanu sues Kenya over extradition

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2021

The Supreme Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has sued Kenya over his extradition to Nigeria. The pro-Biafra activist’s brother, Kingsley Kanunta, sued on his behalf, according to court papers. In his petition presented by Luchiri and Company Advocates, Kanu argued

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UNGA: Presidency frowns at ‘unholy’ partnership between ‘Yoruba Nation’, IPOB

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2021

The Presidency has expressed concerns over attempts to disrupt the forthcoming President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to New York for this year’s United Nations General Assembly by Yoruba Nation agitators and IPOB. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, raised the alarm in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The presidential […]

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Senate defers presentation of 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP report

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2021

The Senate on Wednesday stepped down the presentation and consideration of the report on the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper. The decision to defer its presentation and consideration was reached during plenary following a motion moved to that effect by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi and seconded by the Minority Leader, […]

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FEC approves N38.4bn for completion of road projects in five States

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2021

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N38.4 billion for the completion of some inherited road projects in five States of the federation. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola made this known when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja.

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Buhari swears in three INEC National Commissioners

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in three National Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They include Dr Baba Bila representing the North-East zone, Professor Sani Adam, representing the North-Central zone and Professor Abdullahi Abdu, representing the North-West zone. The swearing-in took place on Wednesday just before the commencement

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FG ready to listen to bandits, settle them without cost – Minister

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2021

The Federal Government is willing to listen to repentant bandits and settle them without cost in a bid to find a lasting solution to the security threats in the north-west and north-central regions of the country. Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, stated this on Tuesday in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. “With all […]