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NASS: I will redefine public perception – Gbajabiamila

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2019

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has promised to bring reforms that will redefine the legislature in the eyes of the public. Gbajabiamila made the pledge at his maiden meeting with members of his media team in Abuja on Saturday. “I will bring reforms that

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Fasoranti’s daughter’s death: Nigeria is diminished – Obasanjo

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2019

By Kebinde Akinyemi   Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo early Saturday, declared that the country has been diminished by the killing of the daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, late Mrs Funke Olakunri on Friday.   He said that the killing, by supected Fulani herdsmen was a worrisome development in the polity, especially, at […]

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EFCC campaigns for mass education against corruption

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2019

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday solicited the support of trade unions and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to facilitate mass education against corruption. The South-East Zonal Head of the commission, Mr Usman Imam, solicited the support at the 3rd African Anti-corruption Day celebration in Enugu. Imam said that the effect of corruption

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Breaking: Shi’ites clash with Police again, five arrested

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2019

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have again clashed with the Police at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, on Thursday (today). The Police fired gunshots and tear gas canisters to disperse the protesters, while five Shi’ite members were apprehended by the security operatives. Our correspondent reports that the confrontation sparked panic as workers, commuters and

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NJC recommends Tanko Muhammad for appointment as substantive CJN

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2019

The National Judicial Council has said that it has recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari the appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. The NJC said this in a statement by its Director, Information, Mr. Soji Oye, on Wednesday. Justice Muhammad was sworn in as the Acting CJN on January 25, […]

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Buhari may submit ministerial list before weekend – Senate President

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2019

By Ene Ikpa Going by any last minute changes, President Muhammadu Buhari may submit the list of ministerial nominees for consideration and approval before the end of the week. President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s plenary in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja, while responding to a […]