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Boko Haram: US condemns Saturday’s attack on Damboa

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2018

The United States has condemned the attacks on Saturday night in Damboa, Borno State by suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists, which led to the death of several persons. The U.S in a statement by Heather Nauert, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, said it stood firm with Nigeria

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Police deny shooting 4 persons in Kano

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2018

The Kano Police Command has denied a media report alleging that its officers shot four persons at Shoporite located in Ado Bayero Shopping Mall Kano on June 17. The denial is contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Magaji Majiya and issued to newsmen in Kano on Tuesday. “The attention […]

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Alleged N16.4m: Absence of Judge stalls trial of former IG

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2018

The absence of an Abuja Federal High Court judge, Justice Silvanus Oriji, on Tuesday, staled the trial of former Inspector-General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, and a former police commissioner, John Obaniyi. The Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, arraigned the duo before the Judge on a five-count bordering on fraud and conspiracy. The

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Charley Boy to launch First Nigerian Social Contract Initiative

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2018

The leader of OurMumuDonDo (translated as our docility or lack of concern is enough) Movement, Charles Oputa has invited members of the public as major stakeholders in the Nigerian political project to the Launch of the First Nigerian Social Contract Initiative (NSCI) in Abuja on June 20, 2018. The Venue is the popular City Park, along […]

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Atiku returns from lesser hajj, expresses condolences over Bauchi windstorm

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2018

 Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has commiserated with the Government and people of Bauchi State on the loss of lives and properties following the destructive windstorm at the weekend. Atiku told journalists shortly on arrival from umrah (lesser hajj) in Abuja that he had received the news of the destruction caused by the […]

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LASTMA dismisses 24 over misconduct, loses 10 to public attacks

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2018

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed 24 of its personnel in the past two years over misconduct. The authority has also lost about 10 personnel, while some others suffered injuries with some resulting in amputation in the course of carrying out their duties. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the authority, […]