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Buhari not responsible for Nigeria’s problems – Peter Obi

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2017

Former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari or any single individual, is not responsible for Nigeria’s problems. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, says it is wrong to blame President Muhammadu Buhari or any single person for the country’s

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Nigeria at 57: Why we must remain united – Jonathan

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2017

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that the country will surmount all it’s challenges and emerge stronger. Jonathan gave the assurance in his message to mark Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary . In a statement signed by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan called for oneness and accommodation. He said, “As a nation we are […]

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Governors seek fresh bailout from FG

Daily Dispatch September 29, 2017

Governors have asked the federal government for a bailout in the form of budget support. According to Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, who disclosed this to reporters at the end of the national economic council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the request is meant to assist governors offset staff salary arrears. He said most […]

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National Assembly should not be for people who want to make easy money from government-VC

Daily Dispatch September 28, 2017

The Vice-Chancellor, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. Taofeek Ibrahim, on Tuesday, said the National Assembly should not be for people who want to make easy money out of government. He stated that it should not also be for people without jobs, adding that NASS should be run on part-time basis. Ibrahim, who spoke during the pre-7th […]

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House of Reps move to address agitations in the country

Daily Dispatch September 26, 2017

Following the tension generated by agitation in the country, the House of Representatives has resolved revisit the issue of devolution of power bill on resumption of plenary. The green chamber also plans to strengthen the unity of the country by assigning a high power committee to go round the country to interact with stakeholder across […]

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FG to spend N100bn sukuk bond on 25 road projects – Fashola

Daily Dispatch September 25, 2017

The Federal Government on Monday said it would spend the N100bn to be raised from the issuance of the Sukuk Bond for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of 25 arterial roads. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, stated this while addressing members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria who visited him in […]