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Nnamdi Kanu seen in Israel

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2018

Photo and video of leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Knau, has surfaced showing where he is praying in Jerusalem, Israel. The photos and videos were shared online by Radio Biafra. Kanu went missing in September last year after the military invaded his home in Abia

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Fayemi orders immediate dissolution of boards of government agencies

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2018

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has ordered immediate dissolution of the boards of government agencies, parastatals and corporations in the state. Chairmen of the boards of these agencies are directed to hand over to the most senior officer in their respective agencies. A statement on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. […]

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3,280 retirees approved to receive benefits in Q1 – PenCom

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2018

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved 3, 280 applications for payment of retirement benefit under life annuity plan. The commission, in its 2018 first quarter report posted on its website, said the 3,280 retirees received N3.61 billion as lump sum payment and were paid annuity premium of N17.96 billion to insurance companies. This, PenCom […]

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Anambra Govt. bans Church services in schools

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2018

The Anambra Government has banned religious bodies from using either public schools or its facilities to conduct religious services across the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Don Adinuba announced the ban on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Onitsha. Adinuba said the ban became […]

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Obaseki vows to sustain poverty eradication policies, as USAID project lifts 11,904 households in Edo

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2018

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government, through her people-oriented policies, has ensured that the people leave better lives and are exposed to more opportunities to develop themselves and grow the economy. He also noted that such poverty reduction policies will continue to receive priority attention in the state. Obaseki disclosed […]

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Obaseki congratulates Oba Ewuare II on 2nd coronation anniversary

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2018

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on his second anniversary of his ascension to the Royal throne. In a statement, Obaseki said: “I wholeheartedly congratulate you on your second-year anniversary on the highly revered royal throne. Your reign