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Gunmen kidnap 19, kill clergyman in Niger state

Daily Dispatch December 14, 2020

At least 19 people have been kidnapped by gunmen in Ogu and Tegina communities in Rafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The Chief of Staff to Rafi LGA Chairman, Mohammed Mohammed, confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Monday. He, however, had to place telephone calls to

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Why we invited Buhari- Reps spokesperson

Daily Dispatch December 10, 2020

Rep. Benjamin Kalu, spokesperson for the House of Representatives says the invitation extended to President Muhammadu Buhari was not aimed at ridiculing him over security matters. Kalu who said this while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja said that the President was rather invited for engagement with the house on ways to address security […]

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I have no case to answer: Abdulrasheed Maina

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2020

Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he has no case to answer over allegations he laundered N2 billion, stolen from the pension fund. Anayo Adibe, lawyer to Maina made his client’s intention known after he cross examined the ninth prosecution witness (PW9), Rouqquaya […]

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Court throws out Maina’s adjournment plea

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2020

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday rejected another request by Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), for an adjournment to prepare for his defence. Justice Okon Abang, in a ruling, said though the decision to grant the application was at court’s discretion, such plea was a ploy […]

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Breaking: APC expels ex-National Vice Chairman, Hilliard Etta

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2020

The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday expelled former National Vice Chairman of the party, South-South, Hilliard Etta, for violating the National Executive Committee’s instruction. Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, told State House correspondents at the end of the meeting that the party approved the expulsion of Etta for his failure to withdraw the court […]

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Tinubu reacts to Shekwo’s killing, describes it as callous and wicked

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2020

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has described the murder of the Nasarawa State Chairman of the party, Phillip Shekwo as callous and wicked. Shekwo was kidnapped in his house and was later killed by his abductors. His body was found in the bush on November 22. Reacting to his murder […]