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As we battle coronavirus, we must never lose track of Boko Haram war – Atiku

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2020

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria must not lose sight of its war against Boko Haram, even as the nation battles the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Atiku disclosed this in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday Night. He said, “The ambush and killing of

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Sanwo-Olu orders closure of markets, stores in Lagos

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2020

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday ordered the closure of all markets and stores to contain the spread of coronavirus. The closure commences from Thursday 26th March and would for seven days in the first instance. The governor gave this order while giving updates on the COVID-19 situation in the state to State House correspondents […]

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Three staff of Abba Kyari test positive for Coronavirus

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2020

According to report, three staff of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari have tested positive for Coronavirus. Abba Kyari first tested positive for the virus on Monday, which necessitated the tests on his staff. The Nation quoted a presidential source confirming the development on Tuesday. The newspaper added that efforts to reach Presidential

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Boss Mustapha, Lai Mohammed, Others Visit Abba Kyari’s Office Amid COVID-19 Speculations

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2020

Members of the presidential task force on COVID-19 including the Secretary-General of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, and the Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Tuesday visited the Presidential Villa and the office of the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. This is amid unconfirmed reports that the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba […]

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COVID-19 Deadlier than Boko Haram- SGF Boss Mustapha

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2020

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha has described the COVID-19 pandemic as deadlier than the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast and other criminal activities in other parts of the country. He made said this on Sunday during his visit to Adamawa State to condole with the people of Garkida […]

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Senate Suspends Public Hearings Over Coronavirus

Daily Dispatch March 19, 2020

The Senate is suspending all public hearings from Tuesday, March 24, until further notice. This follows the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Upper Chamber is also suspending excursions to the National Assembly as well as shutting the Senate gallery until further notice. These decisions were announced by the President of the […]