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Female Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia- Official

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2019

An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia a few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites. Dr Hamidu Liman, Head of Medical team, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Madinah on

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NLC threatens to embark of nationwide industrial action if Ngige is returned as minister of labour

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2019

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says there will be an industrial crisis if President Muhammadu Buhari returns Chris Ngige as minister of labour and productivity. In an interview with PUNCH, Peter Ozo-Eson, NLC secretary, called on the federal government to give Ngige a new portfolio in the next cabinet. Ngige is one of the 43 ministerial […]

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Breaking: Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani wins at Supreme Court

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2019

Supreme Court on Monday dismissed suit filed by Sen. Gilbert Nnaji seeking disqualification of Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu state as Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District. Justice Mary Odili, in a lead judgment, held that the case was statute barred and therefore dismissed the motion on notice brought by Nnaji. “This appeal is […]

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Police, army now have right to take whatever action against Shi’ites, like Ipob- Presidency

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2019

The Presidency says with the proscription of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, security agencies now have the power to take “any necessary action” against the Shi’ite group as was done to the Indigenous People of Biafra led by Nnamdi Kanu. The Presidency subsequently asked the IMN group led by Ibraheem El-Zakzaky to obey the order […]

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Buhari dragged to Supreme Court over alleged perjury

Daily Dispatch July 28, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has been dragged to the Supreme Court for alleged perjury over the information he supplied to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the just concluded February 23, presidential election. The appellants who are Kalu Kalu, Labaran Ismail and Hassy El-Kuris are challenging the qualification of Buhari for the election and seeking

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Southern, Middle belt leaders decline meeting with Miyetti Allah, blast Buhari govt [Full letter]

Daily Dispatch July 28, 2019

Southern and Middle Belt leaders on Sunday turned down the call to participate in security roundtable over inclusion of Miyetti Allah. The heads of Southern and Middle Leaders Forum explained their reasons in a jointly signed letter written a letter to former Head of State, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar (GCFR). The meeting is scheduled to hold […]