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Reps question Health Minister on whereabouts of Chinese doctors

Daily Dispatch May 19, 2020

Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have questioned the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, demanding full details of the activities and whereabouts of the Chinese doctors. The lawmakers at their plenary on Tuesday said they are not satisfied with the statement of the Minister that the

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COVID-19 herbal drugs: Madagascar demands 170, 000 Euros from Nigeria

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2020

The Republic of Madagascar has asked Nigeria to pay 170,000 Euros for the quantity of its COVID-19 cure drugs sent to the Federal Government, it was learnt at the weekend. The quantity of the consignment sent to Nigeria through Guinea Bissau could not be ascertained yesterday. Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari […]

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Alleged $10m bribe: Probe against Reps begins

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2020

The Special Ad-hoc Committee probing the $10 million bribery allegation against members of the house of Representative, to pass the Control Infectious disease bill has commenced its sitting. The controversial bill was sponsored by the Speaker and two other lawmakers. Some of the parties invited by the Ad-hoc Committee chaired by Hon. Henry Nwawuba includes the […]

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President Buhari renews Akabueze’s tenure as DG Budget

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the tenure of Mr. Benjamin Akabueze as Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation. Mr. Akabueze, popularly known as Ben, was first appointed as a Special Adviser Planning (SAP) to the President on February 15th, 2016. He was later re-deployed & appointed as DG Budget, June […]

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Post-COVID-19: Buhari Plans Large Scale Installation Of Residential Solar Systems

Daily Dispatch May 15, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to tackle Nigeria’s poor power issue by installing a large scale of residential solar systems. This is according to a communiqué from the presidency. In its statement on Thursday, the presidency noted that President Buhari plans to have large scale installation of residential solar systems, utilizing mainly local materials. According

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Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents abandoned 72 family members- DHQ

Daily Dispatch May 15, 2020

The defence headquarters says suspected Boko Haram members, who fled following military offensives, abandoned 72 family members in Ngala, Ngala local government area of Borno. John Enenche, coordinator of defence media operation, who disclosed this on Friday said 11 insurgents also surrendered to troops in Adamawa on May 11. Eneche said the development followed an […]