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Buhari: Leading a country like Nigeria one of my hardest challenges

Daily Dispatch June 27, 2023

EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI SALUTES MUSLIMS ON EIDIL ADHA AND WISHES MUSLIMS SUCCESSFUL HAJJ In his Sallah message, former President Muhammadu Buhari wishes Nigerian Muslims a happy Eid and to those on pilgrimage, Hajj Mabrur and a safe return home. He said “leading a country like Nigeria is one of the

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Breaking: Tinubu renames Airports after Buhari, Awolowo, others

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of several federal airports. The move, which the Federal Ministry of Aviation says is part of a sector-wide reform, was unveiled in a memo on Monday, June 1, 2023. According to the memo, penned by Mrs Joke Olatunji for the Director of Airport Operations, the Maiduguri Airport will […]

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Tinubu meets Macron, other State heads + photos

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2023

President Bola Tinubu joined other world leaders on Thursday at President Emmanuel Macron’s State Banquet in Paris, France. It was one of the events planned for the New Global Financing Pact meeting. Following the dinner, the President took to Facebook to express how much he enjoyed his time with other international leaders, including the primary […]

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Salary Increase: Presidency reacts

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2023

The Presidency has described as fake, the report of an alleged 114 per cent increase in the salary of the president, vice president, elected federal and state political office holders and judicial officers. The declaration was made in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr. […]

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FG approves 114% salary increase for Tinubu, Shettima, Governors

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2023

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has approved a 114 per cent increase in the salaries of elected politicians, including the President, vice president, governors, lawmakers as well as judicial and public office holders. RMAFC is saddled with the responsibility of determining the remuneration appropriate for political officeholders including

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The position of “IGP is like a stage where one comes, does his job and leave the stage for others” – Usman Baba

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2023

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has broken his silence on removal from office by President Bola Tinubu. Usman was forcefully retired from office by the president on Monday, in a tsunami that also affected all Service Chiefs. Handing over to the acting IGP, Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday, in Abuja, Baba said said […]