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COVID-19: FG receives 800,000 hygiene products, PPEs

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2020

The Federal Government has received 800,000 units of hygiene products from RB Nigeria, makers of Dettol and Jik. Donated items to the Federal Ministry of Health were hygiene products such as Antiseptic Disinfectants, Dettol soaps, Jik bleach, full Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPE), and 100

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Magu: Global coalition writes Buhari, says anti-corruption fight may suffer setback

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2020

July 12, 2020 The unceremonious exit of former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu may erode the recent gains in the fight against corruption, global groups working against sleaze have said. World acclaimed anti-corruption groups, Re:Common, Globalwitness and The Corner House based in Europe said Nigeria has regained

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2023 APC Presidency: Group insists it’s South East turn … Sets up nationwide structure

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2020

As key political gladiators and parties strategise ahead the 2023 political season, members of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the SouthEast geopolitical zone have called on leaders of the party to cede the 2023 presidential ticket to the zone. According to the Convener/National Coordinator of SouthEast APC Presidency Project 2023, Dr Chinedu Jideofo-Ogbuagu,

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Dr. Issah Perry Brimah Vs Nigerian Army: High Court In Historic Ruling Declares Army Lacks Power To Declare Citizens Wanted

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2020

In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court holden in Abuja has declared that just like civilians cannot declare other citizens wanted, the Nigerian Army lacks the power to declare citizens of the Nigerian state wanted. The court ruled: “The Army or Defendant has no vires to declare the Plaintiff wanted without due process of law.” […]

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Compel Govs To Fund Healthcare With Security Votes, SERAP Asks Court

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2020

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court, Abuja to “direct and compel 36 state governors to use public funds budgeted for security votes, and life pensions for former governors to fund healthcare facilities and to address the impact of COVID-19 on millions of Nigerians, as well as […]

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Atiku reacts to WAEC cancellation, says it’ll put Nigeria at risk

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2020

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that the cancellation of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination would put Nigeria at more risk. Atiku, who said this in a post on his Facebook page said he, as a parent and investor in the education sector, wish to register the fact that the Nigerian […]