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22,556 ghost teachers, ghost LG workers found in Borno verification ordered by Zulum

Daily Dispatch December 24, 2020

… N420m saved in bogus salaries Twenty two thousand five hundred and fifty six ghost workers were discovered masquerading as teachers and workers in local government areas after two simultaneous verification exercises ordered by Borno Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum. The combined findings

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Nigeria will continue to play expected role in Africa – Buhari assures Malian president

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Nigeria will continue to play the role expected of it not only in the West-African sub-region, but also on the African continent. The President stated this at the State House, Abuja during a meeting with former President of Mali and first Chairman, African Union Commission, Professor Alpha Oumar Konare, […]

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Buhari congratulates Dr Daniel Shaga as new Hama Bachama

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with His Royal Majesty, Dr. Daniel Ismaila Shaga, OON, on his emergence as the new Hama Bachama. The President also salutes the kingmakers of Bachama Kingdom and the Adamawa State Government for the wise choice of Dr Shaga, considering the outstanding experience and qualifications of the eminent accountant. President Buhari notes […]

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Senate approves Buhari’s request to extend 2020 budget implementation

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2020

The Senate on Wednesday, passed an executive communication from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking the extension of the implementation of the capital components of the 2020 budget from December 31, 2020, to March 31, 2021. Buhari, through his Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, had through a letter to the National Assembly […]

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Insecurity: We have failed Nigeria – Senators

Daily Dispatch December 15, 2020

The Senate at its plenary on Tuesday debated the deteriorating security situation in the country and resolved that the entire government has failed Nigerians who elected them. The security situation in the country once again came to the fore through a point of order by Senator Bello Mandiya, (Katsina South) who noted with sadness the […]

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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 some residents of the affected communities […]