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Counterterrorism: Russia Partners Nigerian Media

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2017

Government of the Russian Federation, through its embassy in Nigeria, has entered into a partnership with the Nigerian Media aimed at  warding off the evils of terrorism and other social vices in the country. In an interactive session with some senior editors yesterday at the Russian Embassy in

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Maitama’s Death, Great Loss To Nigeria – Gen. Abdulsalam

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2017

Former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar on Sunday, described the death of late Maitama Sule as touching. Abubakar, who said this in Kano when he paid condolence visit to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, stressed that the elder statesman’s death was a great loss to Kano and Nigeria as a whole. ‎ He said that the […]

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Maitama Sule’s Contribution Beyond Kano – Jonathan‎

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2017

Former President Goodluck Jonathan said late Yusuf Maitama Sule had promoted national interest during his life time. Jonathan said this in Kano on Saturday when he paid a condolence visit to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje at the Government House, Kano. ‎The former president also said that the late Danmasani’s influence and contribution to national development went […]

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Attorney-General, Malami denounces report on presidency

Daily Dispatch July 7, 2017

Mr. Abubakar Malami, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has denounced trending reports insinuating that Federal Executive Council (FEC) disowned presidency over the crisis surrounding appointment of EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu. The trending media report entitled, “presidency disowned presidency’’, suggested that the Presidency ‘disowned’ the Acting

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Army Kills 40 Insurgents In Mop-Up Operations In Borno

Daily Dispatch July 6, 2017

Maj.-Gen. Attahiru Ibrahim, the Commander of the Operation Lafiya Dole, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Maiduguri. Ibrahim said the insurgents were killed during operations designed to clear remnant of the fleeing Boko Haram members. He said that the troops encountered the insurgents at various fronts including Marte, Mafa, Dikwa, Damboa and Gwoza. […]

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Osinbajo’s brother, Keyamo among 28 others listed for SAN rank

Daily Dispatch July 6, 2017

Acting President brother, Akinlolu Osinbajo and Festus Keyamo are among the 30 candidates approved as senior advocates of Nigeria (SAN). The Legal Practitioner’s Privilege Committee (LPPC) had earlier released a list of 91 candidates considered for the prestigious title but approved only 30 on Thursday. Oluwatoyin Bashorun is the only female on the list, which has Olusola