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Jonathan is exceptional democrat, says PDP

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2020

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as an exceptional democrat whose commitment to the unity, stability and development of Nigeria remain unparalleled. The party also said in Abuja on Friday that the former president, who marked his 63th birthday,

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Next EFCC Chairman Should Come From Outside Police Force – Justice Salami

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2020

Justice Ayo Salami, the chairman of the panel set up to investigate allegations of corruption against the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, has recommended that the next head of the anti-corruption agency should come from outside of the Police Force. He made the recommendations on Friday, after presenting […]

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Umahi: We remain committed to our party —PDP govs

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2020

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday, reiterated their loyalty and commitment to strengthening the party. Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Aminu Tambuwal, spoke on behalf of his colleagues at the ongoing 90th NEC meeting of the party holding at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata House, Abuja. He said, […]

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Lawan Calls For Use Of Technology To Fight Corruption

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2020

The National Assembly will expeditiously consider the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (CIFIPN) Bill presently before the Ninth Assembly. Lawan made disclosed this in his welcome address during his investiture and induction as Patron by the Chatered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria. The Senate

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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 Ouattara, who stood in for Justice Keikura Bangura. […]

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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