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Another two-storey building collapses in Lagos

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2019

Barely days after a two-storey building partially collapsed in the Bariga area of Lagos, another two-storey structure has collapsed, in Gbagada area of the city. The building, located at Adio street, Bariga, collapsed around 7:00 am on Thursday. No life was lost in the incident. However, an

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Elections: Situation room asks INEC to partner NSA on security

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2019

The Convener of Situation Room, Clement Nwankwo says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should partner the National Security Adviser in order to handle election security. Nwankwo said this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily. He noted that it is the duty of the electoral body to provide security […]

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PDP warns APC against framing up Atiku over his comments on national issues

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2019

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday warned the All Progressives Congress against any attempt to frame up the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar over his comments on national issues. It said it has taken note of the statement by the APC warning Atiku against making comments on the state of […]

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Presidency explains why portfolios not attached to ministerial nominees

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2019

The presidency on Wednesday explained why President Muhammadu Buhari did not attach portfolios to ministerial nominees, which were screened and confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday. The presidency further explained that there is no provision in the Constitution that mandated the President to do so. Addressing newsmen on Wednesday at the National Assembly, the Senior […]

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El-Zakzaky’s detention: Shiites announce temporary suspension of protests

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2019

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has announced a temporary suspension of street protests in demand for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Elzakzaky and his wife, Zeenat. A statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman of the group, Ibrahim Musa, says the suspension of the free Elzakzaky street protests is to allow for […]

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Senate’s Resolution on EDHA crisis: No retreat, no surrender- Edo government vows

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2019

ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY Aftermath of the Nigeria Senate resolution ordering Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki to issue a fresh proclamation letter within seven days over the state House of Assembly crisis, uneasy calm has enveloped the entire government house, Benin City. This ultimatum by the Senate concurred with the earlier decision taken by the […]