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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.

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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 […]

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Breaking: Appeal Court upholds Ishaku’s re-election

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2019

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the second term election of Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State. A five-man panel of the court dismissed the appeal by the All Progressives Congress and its governorship candidate in the March 9, 2019 poll, Abubakar Danladi.

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Bayelsa election: Omo-Agege congratulates David Lyon

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2019

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated the Bayelsa Governor-Elect, David Lyon on his victory in the Nov. 16 governorship election. Mr Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, to Omo-Agege made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday. The Deputy Senate President also commended the state and national leadership […]

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PDP asks INEC to cancel over 100,000 votes ‘awarded’ to Yahaya Bello

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2019

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of awarding over 100,000 votes to candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Yahaya Bello in Okene Local Government area of Kogi State. “The PDP issues a stern caution to the INEC over the fictitious votes being bandied from Okene and other […]