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Rights Abuse: ECOWAS Court orders FG to pay N20m to two Nigerians

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2020

Judges of the ECOWAS Court led by Justice Dupe Atoki have ordered the Nigeria government to pay N10million each to two citizens for the inhuman and degrading treatment they suffered while on death row. Also on the panel were Justice Januaria Costa (judge rapporteur) and Justice Gberi-be

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IPPIS can’t tackle corruption in universities, says ASUU

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2020

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) has criticised the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), saying it lacks the capacity to curb corruption in the university’s system. The union explained that the IPPIS was not a legal instrument that could dictate and tackle fraudulent activities of some university administrators insisting that the

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‘Dictator’ Wike may push more ‘unhappy’ governors out of PDP – Umahi

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2020

Ebonyi Governor David Umahi has alleged the dictatorial tendencies of his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike, were destroying the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Umahi was reacting to a statement by Wike, who said he the Ebony Governor left the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of his desperation to be President come 2023. Umahi […]

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Ooni Welcomes New Prince

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2020

The Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Olori Naomi Silekunola has put to bed. In an announcement on his Twitter handle on Wednesday, the revered traditional ruler said his Queen gave birth to a baby boy. He posted, “To God be the glory great things he has done. “Hearty […]

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Breaking: Makinde declares Oyo amotekun operational

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2020

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared Oyo State Security Network Agency code named Ameotekun Corps Operational. The delaration is to ensure a safe, secure urban and rural communities of Oyo State, leading to a peaceful and stable society for enhance socio-economic development. Governor Makinde stated this on Wednesday at the passing-out ceremony of […]

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Nigerian Embassy suspends senior security official caught begging for sex before service in viral video

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2020

The Nigerian Embassy in Germany has suspended a senior security staff who allegedly solicited sex from a woman before renewing her passport in a viral video. In the video, the official identified as “Mr Martin” was caught with his pants off in a hotel room after he had allegedly asked the unnamed lady to have […]