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Alleged P&ID scam: EFCC files fresh charges against Briton

Daily Dispatch November 21, 2019

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, filed fresh charges against James Nolan, a Briton, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The EFCC’s Counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, had, at the resumed trial, told Justice Okon Abang that the anti-graft agency had filed an amended charge

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Senate probes Gencos, Discos over unsteady power supply

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2019

The Senate on Tuesday directed its Committee on Power to investigate the activities of power generating and distribution companies with a view to unraveling the cause of unsteady power supply in Nigeria. The resolution of the Senate followed the consideration of a motion titled: “Addressing Nigeria’s power problems” moved by the Senator representing Enugu North, […]

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Court orders IGP to release names of ghost officers

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2019

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to release the details of the 80,115 ghost officers said to have been discovered in police formations and command in 2018. Justice Binta Nyako in a judgment on Tuesday ordered Adamu to release the information to a civil society organisation, Centre […]

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Police confirms killing of 14 persons in Zamfara

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2019

Zamfara Police Command has confirmed the killing of 14 persons and injuring of 10 others by bandits in Karaye village of Gummi Local Government Area. A statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Gusau by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu said the attack occurred on Sunday. According to him, a total of […]

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Anti-hate speech bill is to ensure justice for those who are victims- NASS

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2019

The Deputy Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said the Anti-hate Speech Bill presently before the National Assembly seeks to ensure justice for Nigerians who are victims of hate speech contrary to widespread speculations. In a statement he issued in Abuja on Monday, the lawmaker explained that the bill would ensure justice […]

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If Jesus were to be in Nigeria today, He would complain about govt – Obasanjo

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2019

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday said if Jesus Christ were to be in Nigeria at a time like this, He would have complained about the way the nation is being governed by those in positions of authority. Obasanjo said this at the 64th annual national convention of the Foursquare Gospel Church held at the […]