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ACF, Keyamo react to release of Dapchi schoolgirls

Daily Dispatch March 21, 2018

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Wednesday described the release of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls as a reassuring development. The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim, in a statement, commended the Federal Government for the effort, adding that the group received the

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Dapchi: Released schoolgirls in hospital for treatment

Daily Dispatch March 21, 2018

The rescued Dapchi schoolgirls have been taken to the General Hospital in Dapchi for profiling by the military. Some of the parents are, however, not willing to let their daughters out of their sight. A parent of one of the girls, Malam Ali Abdullahi, speaking to News Agency of Nigeria said that all the girls […]

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Gunmen invade Kaduna military base, ‘kill 12 soldiers’

Daily Dispatch March 21, 2018

At least 12 soldiers were killed after some gunmen raided a military base in Kampanin Doka in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state. A source who disclosed the incident occurred on Tuesday night. The soldiers were said to be among a  detachment of troops deployed to the village to ensure security for expatriates […]

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Student poses as Emir of Kano, demands N1.8m from victims

Daily Dispatch March 21, 2018

A 20-year-old student, Sultan Bello, was on Wednesday remanded in prison custody by a Kano Senior Magistrates’ Court for impersonating the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The accused, who resides at Ja’oji New Court Road Quarters, Kano, is facing three counts of impersonation, cheating and defamation of character. The Senior Magistrate, Hassan Ahmad, ordered […]

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MURIC rejoices with parents of the released Dapchi school girls

Daily Dispatch March 21, 2018

Director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Professor Ishaq Akintola, has rejoiced with the parents f the released abducted secondary schoolgirls in Dapchi, Yobe State. The group in a statement on Wednesday also commended President Muhammadu Buhari-led Government and the Nigerian Army for the early return of the girls. MURIC, however, berated Goodluck Jonathan’s

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2018 budget: National Assembly to pass appropriation bill April 24

Daily Dispatch March 21, 2018

The National Assembly on Wednesday announced that the 2018 appropriation bill will be laid before both chambers on April 19 and will be passed on April 24. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, made this disclosure on Wednesday, stating that the harmonised date was decided by both chambers of the National Assembly. […]