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Sources: Buhari was misled to approve $496m for fighter jets

Daily Dispatch April 24, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari was misled to approve $496 million for the procurement of 12 Super Tucano aircraft from the US without the backing of the national assembly, a source told TheCable. The money was said to have been withdrawn from the excess crude account (ECA). In August, the US

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Presidency: Four South African policemen on trial for killing, maltreating Nigerians

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2018

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday, took to her Twitter handle to comment on the latest killings of Nigerians in South Africa. According to her, about four South African policemen are currently on trial for alleged killings and maltreating of Nigerians in the country. Dabiri-Erewa said on her […]

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Hajj: Saudi Arabia threatens to stop Nigerian pilgrims over Lassa fever outbreak

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2018

Saudi Arabian authorities are threatening to block Nigerian pilgrims from attending this year’s Hajj exercise. Nigeria has one of the largest contingents in the annual religious exercise with about 95,000 pilgrims. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Monday said Saudi Arabia is taking the decision because of reports of Lassa fever outbreak in […]

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Police, Shiite Protesters Clash Again In Abuja

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2018

Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has again clashed with protesters of El-Zakzaky Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shiites. The protesters during the clash with the security agents threw stones and other objects, thereby causing damage to cars and buildings in the area. The police agents in return teargassed the protesters in order […]

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Alleged Corruption: Court Orders Suspended Judge, Yunusa To Face Trial

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2018

A Lagos High Court Sitting in the Ikeja area has ordered a suspended judge at the Federal High Court, Justice Mohammed Yunusa, to face trial for alleged corruption. Justice Sherifat Solebo gave the order on Monday while ruling on the case of allegations of corruption preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]

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Alleged Kidnap: Court Adjourns Evans’ Trial Till June

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2018

A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has adjourned the suit involving suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans till June 8. According to the court, the matter is to be heard on that date pending a directive from the Chief Justice of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke. Evans, in this case, is […]