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APC convention postpone till 6pm today

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2018

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted the time of its 2018 National Convention in Abuja on Saturday to 6pm. In a statement signed by the Chairman, APC National Convention Planning Committee, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, said the convention will now start by 6pm as against 12 noon earlier

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Don’t drag Osinbajo into Ogun politics, Group tells Anisulowo

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2018

In the wake of the political drama unfolding in Ogun State, a political group has warned Senator Iyabo Anisulowo and other politicians against dragging Vice President Yemi Osinbajo into the ongoing political situation. The Initiative to Save Democracy (ISD) noted that although the Vice President is an indigene of Ikenne in Ogun State, he had […]

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Troops repel Boko Haram invasion into IDP camp

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2018

Nigerian Army troops of 3 Battalion in Gamboru Ngala the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by the Boko Haram terrorists who attempted to invade Ngala Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno state on Saturday, October 6. In a series of tweets from it’s official handle the Army said 3 Boko Haram terrorists were […]

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APC primary: Opeyemi Bamidele wins Ekiti Central Senatorial District

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2018

A former Lagos State Commission for Information and Director General, Kayode Fayem’s campaign Organisation, Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele has emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State for Ekiti Central Senatorial District. He defeated the incumbent Senator, Fatimat Raji-Rasaki to win the ticket of the party. The primary was conducted by the […]

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19m Nigerians disabled: NPC boss

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2018

The National Population Commission of Nigeria (NPC) has estimated that no fewer than 19 million Nigerians are living with disabilities. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Eze Duruiheoma (SAN), announced this during the 73rd UN General Assembly General Discussion of Agenda 28 on Social Development at the UN headquarters in New York. The World Bank […]

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PDP Primary: No aspirant has stepped down – Gov Okowa

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2018

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Convention Planning Committee Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has said that no aspirant has stepped down from the presidential primary. Speaking to newsmen at the venue of the Convention ahead of its commencement, Okowa said that the party was ready to conduct the election for 12 aspirants. Okowa who […]