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Dissolution of Oyo LGs: Govt. committed no illegality – Taiwo Adisa

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2019

The Oyo State Government has explained why Governor Seyi Makinde sacked chairmen of local government and local councils development areas. His Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, spoke in reaction to a petition by the sacked chairmen to President Muhammadu Buhari. The chairmen, under the

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Okorocha: INEC to meet, do the needful following court ruling

Daily Dispatch June 8, 2019

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will meet and do the needful, following the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja on the issuance of Certificate of Return to Rochas Okorocha. Justice Okon Abang ordered INEC, to immediately issue the certificate to the immediate-past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, […]

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Speakership race: Arewa Progressive Congress calls for caution

Daily Dispatch June 8, 2019

The Arewa Progressive Congress has appealed to the members-elect of the ninth Assembly, not to embarrass the country by electing a Speaker “with questionable past, tinted antecedents and barrage of court cases”. The congress gave the admonition at a media briefing on Saturday in Abuja, ahead of the May 11 inauguration and election of leadership […]

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Police arrests 2, 175 suspected kidnappers, recovers 834 arms, 19,009 live ammunition in two months

Daily Dispatch June 5, 2019

The Nigeria Police Force said it has recovered 834 arms, 19,009 live ammunition, two rocket launchers, and other exhibits in the last two months. The Force also said a total of 2,175 suspects have been arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, murder and cultism since the launch of Operation Puff Adder. According to a statement by […]

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Presidency applauds emergence of Nigerian Bande as 74th UNGA President

Daily Dispatch June 4, 2019

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has applauded the emergence of Prof. Tijjani Muhammad – Bande, as the President of the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly. The ministry’s Acting Spokesperson, Mr Friday Akpan, in a statement in Abuja said the election is a positive development and demonstrates the confidence in Nigeria’s ability to pilot […]

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Buhari will resolve security problems – IBB assures Nigerians

Daily Dispatch June 4, 2019

Former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Retd), has assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari would resolve the issues of insecurity in the country. This was as he expressed confidence in the ability of the President to fulfill his electoral promises to Nigerians. The former Head of State gave the assurance while addressing […]