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Court To Hear Buhari’s N40m Libel Suit Against Atiku Tuesday

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2020

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory will on Tuesday begin hearing in the suit filed against former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, seeking N40 million damages for alleged libel against President Muhammadu Buhari and his

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$22.7b loan request: Opposition party sues Buhari, AGF, others

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2020

A group of opposition parties – the Coalition of United Political Party (CUPP), has sued the Federal Government, President Muhammadu Buhari and others over move by the government to borrow $22.7billion. CUPP, in a suit filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja through one of its members, Action People’s Party (APP), is praying the court […]

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Court Grants Victor Giadom Access To Operate As APC Chairman

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2020

An FCT High Court sitting in Maitama has granted an interim order allowing Victor Giadom to pilot the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as acting chairman and to preside over all National Executive Council meetings of the APC. 

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Yahaya Bello’s mother dies at 101 years

Daily Dispatch March 15, 2020

Hajia Hauwau Bello, mother of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, is dead. A statement personally signed by the governor and circulated among media houses in Lokoja said that Hajia Hauwau died after a brief illness on Sunday at the age of 101 years. “We are relieved that her passing was peaceful and painless,” Bello […]

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Former Emir Sanusi exercises freedom, on way to Lagos

Daily Dispatch March 13, 2020

Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, was reported by the BBC to have left Awe in Nassarawa State on his way to Lagos State en-route Abuja. Sanusi was said to have led Friday prayers in Awe where he preached about accepting destiny and believing in Allah’s choice before leaving for Abuja from where he […]

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Bill to create State police passes second reading in Senate

Daily Dispatch March 12, 2020

A bill for an act to establish State Police in Nigeria, to ensure effective community policing has passed its second reading in the Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Bashiru Surajudeen Ajibola representing Osun Central Senatorial district. The sponsor is seeking to alter the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended to reflect a […]