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Village head, five others killed as gunmen attack Kaduna community

Daily Dispatch April 5, 2018

A village head and five others were on Thursday killed after suspected bandits attacked Sarari village, near Kuriga town in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State The incident, which occurred around 2 p.m. left ‎about eight people seriously injured. One of the injured victims, who

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Jega appointed Chairman Maitama Sule centre comittee

Daily Dispatch April 5, 2018

Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has appointed the former INEC chairman Professor Attahiru Jega to chair a Committee for the Establishment of Yusuf Maitama Sule Centre for the Advancement of Politics and Democratic Governance in the state. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, noted that the […]

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$1bn arms fund: Why Buhari is not sincere about utilization of fund – Reno Omokri

Daily Dispatch April 5, 2018

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, has mocked President Muhammadu Buhari for approving $1bn for the fight against insurgency in the North-East. The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, conveyed the approval to the media at the end of the national security council meeting presided over by President Buhari. Reacting via his Twitter handle, […]

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How Kogi governor fell from his car trying to spray in Lokoja

Daily Dispatch April 5, 2018

At the popular old market area market of Lokoja, Friday, governor Yahaya Bello fell off his car while trying to spray monies to a usual crowded people as was his custom each time he passes through the place. The incident created serious tension as rumours filtered into the state that the governor has sustained injuries […]

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Troops kill 21 armed bandits in Zamfara

Daily Dispatch April 5, 2018

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its troops killed 21 armed bandits in the ongoing clearance operation at Tunga Daji in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara. Brig. – Gen. Texas Chukwu, the Director, Army Public Relations, said in a statement that many bandits escaped with gunshot wounds in battle with soldiers on April 4. […]

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Obasanjo’s father-in-Law, Abebe for burial May 18

Daily Dispatch April 5, 2018

Late Dr Christopher Abebe, 99, father-in-law to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, will be buried on May 18. The father of late First Lady Stella Obasanjo died on March 22 following a brief illness. His eldest son, Dr. John Abebe, who released the burial programme on Thursday in Benin said his father would be buried in Iruekpen, […]