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Troops arrest 5 militias in Nasarawa State, recover arms

Daily Dispatch April 26, 2018

Troops of the  177 Guards Battalion of the Nigerian Army have arrested five suspected militias at Ugyi town in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa state. According to a statement issued by Brig.-Gen Texas Chukwu, army spokesman, the troops also recovered some arms from the militias during a

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Buhari’s presidential visit to Bauchi is an indication of his victory in 2019 – Governor Abubakar

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2018

Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi state has said that tomorrow’s Presidential visit of Muhammad Buhari indicates victory ahead of 2019 presidential election. Abubakar made the statement in a broadcast to the people of the state ahead of President Buhari’s Thursday visit. He said Bauchi state was a strong political hold of President Buhari considering previous […]

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Benue Residents Protest Killings, Shuts Down Makurdi

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2018

Benue residents on Wednesday took to the streets in Makurdi, the state capital, to protest against the incessant killings in the state. According to reports, the protesters took over major streets and appealed to the federal government to come to their rescue. It was learned that over 100 persons have been killed between yesterday (Tuesday) […]

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BREAKING: Again, eight killed, others missing in Benue herdsmen attack

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2018

Eight persons have been killed and several others still missing after suspected herdsmen attacked Sengev Council Ward of Gwer West LGA of Benue. It was gathered that the attackers invaded the community at about 1pm on Wednesday. More to come…

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Dino Melaye: PDP condemns ‘constant harassment’ of senators by Buhari’s govt

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2018

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned alleged incessant harassment of Nigerian senators by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. PDP stated this after the senator representing Kogi west, Dino Melaye, was admitted into hospital after escaping from a moving police vehicle on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary,

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Police handcuff Dino Melaye to hospital bed

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2018

The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has been handcuffed to a hospital bed at the National Hospital, Abuja by the Police. PUNCH is reporting that visitors were also not allowed to see the embattled senator, who was forcefully evacuated by the police from a private medical facility, Zankli Hospital and taken to […]