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Oil marketer faces N3.9 million fraud charge in Lagos

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

A 30-year-old oil marketer, Vincent Udoh, who allegedly defrauded a businessman of N3.9 million was on Friday charged before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Udoh, whose residential address was not given, pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge of fraud, stealing and issuance of dud

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Fulani herdsmen strike in Plateau, kill 8

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

Eight persons have been killed and 10 others injured, after suspected Fulani herdsmen launched a fresh attack on Jabu-Maingo village of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that the attack which took placed at about 9:00pm also left 20 houses burnt with foodstuff and property worth millions of Naira destroyed. Police […]

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Herdsmen killings: Rejection of some members of Osinbajo’s committee won’t stop panel – Presidency

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

The Presidency, Friday, affirmed that the protest against inclusion of some people in the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s committee on herdsmen/farmers clashes would not stop the committee from doing the needful. The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association have rejected the Osinbajo panel because of the inclusion of the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and his […]

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Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s suit asking Nigerian Army to produce him in court

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed an application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), praying the court to order the Chief of Army Staff to produce him in court. Justice Binta Nyako, delivering ruling on the application on Friday, said that Kanu had failed to prove to the court […]

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BREAKING: Plateau governor rejects proposed cattle colonies

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

After all political permutations, Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, on Friday formally opened up and rejected the proposal by the Federal Government for cattle colonies. He also described as “false, malicious and highly mischievous”, reports in the social media that he had carved out parts of Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas for […]

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Woman slumps, dies after police arrest son

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

A 42-year-old woman, Asiata Adeyanju, reportedly died of shock after operatives of the federal special anti-robbery squad (FSARS) arrested her son. The incident occurred in the Ilupeju area of Lagos state. According to The Nation, Muiz, who is 17 years old, was arrested while he was putting off a generator in front of their house. […]