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Confusion rages on in Ogun as APC NWC declares Dapo Abiodun winner governorship primaries

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2018

The Muhammad Ndabawa-led electoral committee sent to Ogun State by the National Working Committee(NWC) of the All Progressives Congress(APC) on Wednesday evening declared Prince Dapo Abiodun winner of the Direct governorship primary of Ogun APC for the 2019 gubernatorial election. Declaring the

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ICPC arraigns Saidu Dakingari over alleged N1bn fraud

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2018

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday arraigned the immediate past governor of Kebbi State, Saidu Dakingari, over alleged misapplication of about N1.09billion belonging to the State. The court was told that a former Commissioner of Finance in the state, Mohammed Tunga, who was supposed to have been arraigned with […]

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Allege N3.5billion fraud: EFCC arraign Saraki’s aide, Makanjuola

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2018

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned an aide to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Gbenga Makanjuola, for an alleged fraud of N3.5bn. Makanjuola was arraigned alongside a firm, Melrose General Services Limited; and one Obiorah Amobi before the Federal High Court in Lagos. The 11 counts pressed against the defendants border on conspiracy […]

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Mamora assumes duty as NIWA MD

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2018

Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora on Wednesday assumed duty as the new Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), at the agency’s headquarters in Lokoja, Kogi State. A letter signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Sabiu Zakari, and dated 24th September, 2018, said the appointment is with immediate effect. Dr. Mamora, […]

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Breaking: Fuel tanker explodes in Akure

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2018

A tanker carrying fuel has exploded in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The explosion occurred on Wednesday evening at the Shagari Village junction along the Ilesa/ Owo Federal Highway.

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NCC, Judiciary, to jointly fight cybercrime

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2018

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday called for the cooperation and contributions of the judiciary to checkmate rising cases of cybercrime in the country. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, made the plea in Lagos during the “2018 Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunication’’. He said that in […]