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Obasanjo condoles with Tanzania President, over ex-leader, Mkapa’s death ….says “he was passionate about peace and security in Africa”

Daily Dispatch July 24, 2020

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has condoled with the President of Tanzania, John Magufuli on the death of the country’s former leader, Benjamin Mkapa, who died on Thursday, at age 81. Obasanjo, who described late Mkapa as brother and friend, said he was a passionate leader,

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Senate begins eight-week recess, to resume Sept 15

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2020

The Senate, on Thursday, adjourned plenary till September 15 to enable members to enjoy their annual eight weeks vacation. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, made the announcement after approving the votes and proceedings for the Thursday’s plenary session. He, however, said the various committees of the Senate will be working during vacation The Senate […]

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Breaking: Gummen ambush prison officials, free six suspects

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2020

Gunmen believed to be herdsmen have attacked a convoy of correctional officials near Plateau High Court, Barkin Ladi, freeing six criminal suspects. The convoy was said to be conveying 14 suspects charged with crimes ranging from murder to kidnapping and rape, The Nation learnt. An eyewitness said as the convoy arrived the court premises, the […]

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Gunmen storm residence of Edo commissioner, leave deadly note

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2020

Unknown gunmen attacked Hon. Damian Lawani’s residence in Udaba Ekphei community, Etsako local government, Edo state. Fortunately, at the time of the attack on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Youths was not at home. However, some members of Lawani’s family were injured. The gunmen shot sporadically, damaging some properties. A spot of blood at the edge of […]

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Labour Ministry to NASS: Keyamo will supervise recruitment for 774,000 jobs

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2020

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has said that its Minister of State, Festus Keyamo will supervise the recruitment of 774,000 citizens for the special public works programme. The ministry said this in reaction to the resolutions of both chambers of the national assembly which asked that the minister be barred from supervising the recruitment process. The […]

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Media Leaders Rename Newly Built NIJ House After Isa Funtua

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2020

By ABIODUN JIMOH The collective leadership of the Nigerian Media have announced the naming of the newly built Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) House at Victoria Island, Lagos, as Ismaila Isa House to honour the life and times of a great icon in the pen profession. Mallam Funtua died on Monday July 20th, 2020 after a life […]