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ECOWAS to train more Nigerian Police personnel in fighting terrorism financing

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in West Africa (GIABA) on Thursday announced its plans to include more officers of the Nigerian Police in its training programmes. GIABA’s Information Manager in Nigeria, Mr Timothy Melaye, disclosed this when

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Femi Adesina accuses opposition of sponsoring killings

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, has accused the opposition of sponsoring the widespread killings in the country. Speaking on Arise TV on Wednesday, Adesina said the president’s enemies resorted to the “bestial act” to discredit his scorecard on security. He said the killings were being instigated to weaken the […]

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DSS Arrest Ex Benue Governor, Suswam

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a former Governor of Benue State, Mr Gabriel Suswam, over security issues in the state. The former governor was arrested after the incumbent governor, Mr Samuel Ortom, allegedly petitioned the DSS over the security situation in the state as he (Suswam), was allegedly planning to make it ungovernable. A […]

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20-year-old hunter in Borno reveals cattle-rustling activities by Boko Haram insurgents

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

An unnamed 20-year-old man in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, as reported by an Instagram subscriber who goes by the name bistofborno, has revealed that he and some other natives in his town observe the activities of Boko Haram members. The young hunter, giving an insight into his family life said that he has been a […]

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El-Zakzaky arraignment: Police shut down major highways in Kaduna

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

Major highways leading to Kaduna High Court along Independence Way in Kaduna metropolis were on Thursday shutdown over the arraignment of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shi’ite, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, Journalists who trooped to the court premises to cover the case were also barred from entering by heavily […]

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Signed Budget: A rip off- MURIC

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2018

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) on Thursday said the National Assembly deliberately delayed the 2018 budget for seven good months to railroad the executive into signing under duress since very little time will be left for scrutinizing. President Muhammadu Buhari signed the 2018 budget yesterday amidst claims and counter claims of heavy budget padding. A brief […]