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Police ‘fires’ billionaire kidnapper, Evans over fresh suit

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

Nigeria Police has lambasted suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, for demanding the release of trucks seized from him. On Thursday, Evans accused the Nigeria Police of converting the trucks to their personal use. His lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, in a fresh suit

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30 Africans drown off Yemen after boat capsised – UN

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

UN says 30 African refugees and migrants drowned off the coast of Yemen this week in a boat heading toward Djibouti operated by smugglers who are reported to have fired on passengers. “Survivors of the incident have reported to UN and partner staff that an over-crowded boat packed with at least 152 Somalis and Ethiopians […]

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Deji Tinubu: We are still in shock, says Lagos govt

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

The Lagos State Government has expressed shock and disbelief in the sudden death of Mr. Deji Tinubu, the Special Adviser on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives. He was aged 54. The government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan, said it has reached out to members of Deji Tinubu’s immediate […]

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Okorocha to Imo youths: It is better to be an armed robber than to smoke weed [VIDEO]

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

Rochas Okorocha, Governor of Imo State, has said it’s better for youths to be armed robbers than to be involved in smoking marijuana. The governor made the remark while addressing some youths of the state. In a video retrieved online, the governor, who spoke in Igbo could also be heard briefing the people on development […]

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We will defend women, children against killer herdsmen – FIDA

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

The International Federation of Women lawyers, FIDA Nigeria has urged the Nigerian government to defend the lives and properties of Nigerians against unsuspecting attacks by herdsmen. In a statement on the recent killings in Benue state, the Federation said it was ready to use lawful means necessary to assist in ensuring a lasting solution to […]

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Reps committee asks IG to arrest Adenuga

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2018

A house of representatives ad-hoc panel has asked Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police, to arrest Mike Adenuga, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Globacom Nigeria. Adenuga was accused of “repeatedly” failing to honour the invitation of the panel, which is investigating operational activities and services of telecommunication companies in the country. At