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Atiku is desperate, says APC

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2018

The All Progressives Congress has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a ‘desperate’ politician. The APC said this in a statement signed by its acting National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, in Abuja, on Monday. Nabena also said the APC congratulates the former Vice President

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UN Earmarks $2.1billion As Grants For IDPs In Nigeria

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2018

The United Nations has earmarked the sum of $2.1 billion to be given out as grants to people affected by the humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria. The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock told journalists in Abuja, on Sunday that the grants is to help victims of the insurgency to recover and build their […]

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INEC warns political parties/candidates to stick to electoral timetable

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2018

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties and their candidates to adhere to electoral timetable on commencement of election campaigns ahead of the 2019 general elections. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the advice at the Workshop for election professionals from the Commonwealth Africa Region on Monday in Abuja.

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FG to announce new minimum wage –NLC president

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2018

The Federal Government is set to announce the new minimum wage as the Tripartite Committee completes its assignment. The outcome of  the Tripartite Committee has been submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Ayuba Wabba, President of Nigeria Labour Congress, made this known while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the committee used two […]

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Breaking: EFCC has power to investigate your account- Court tells Benue govt

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2018

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by the Benue State Government challenging the power of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate accounts of the state. Court dismisses suit challenging power of EFCC to investigate Benue accounts – Herald NG (press release) Delivering judgment on the suit  earlier today, Justice Nnamdi

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Show us your cabinet lists before election- CEO Financial Derivatives tells Buhari, Atiku, Duke others

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2018

Bismarck Rewane, CEO Financial Derivatives, says President Muhammadu Buhari and his top 2019 challenger, Atiku Abubakar, alongside other presidential hopefuls, will have to show us their cabinet before elections. The revered financial analyst said elections this time around will be different from the 2015 reality, and no one will vote change just for the sake of change.