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Biafra: Sultan challenges elder statesmen to call bad youths to order

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2017

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Nigerians to live in peace with one another for the unity of the country. He made the appeal against the backdrop of the rising number of civilian deaths

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53 feared dead in Kebbi boat mishap

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2017

The Chairman of the Bagudo Local Government Council in Kebbi, Muhammad Zagga, confirmed on Thursday that no fewer than 53 traders were feared dead in a boat mishap on River Niger in Bagudo, Kebbi State. Mr. Zagga told the News Agency of Nigeria in a phone interview that the traders were going to a market […]

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How I spend my security vote- EDHA Speaker

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2017

Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adjoto Kabiru  has revealed that the security vote allocation for his office was meant to take care of the security personnel attached to protect him as the number three citizen in the state. Hon. Adjoto disclosed this at an interactive session with Journalists held at the Nigerian […]

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JIBWIS chair urges pilgrims to pray for Buhari, Nigeria

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2017

The National Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, has urged Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia not to relent in their prayers for peace and stability in Nigeria and for President Muhammadu Buhari. Lau made the call on Thursday during a preaching session at ‘Al-Ihsan wal najahi’ Mosque, Masfala, Makkah, […]

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Conflict: UNDP, Japan support Adamawa communities

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2017

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Japanese Government, says it supported 50 households affected by Boko Haram conflict in two local Government areas of Adamawa State. UNDP country representative, Mr. Yoshi Nugochi, said this at the presentation of business equipment to the beneficiary households in Yola on Thursday. Nugochi said that

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NIMASA lauds FG’s commitment to dredge River Benue to reduce flooding

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2017

Governing Board of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Thursday, commended the Federal Government’s commitment to dredge River Benue to reduce flooding. Maj.-Gen Jonathan Garba, (Rtd) Chairman, Governing Board of NIMASA, said that the response from government, individuals and organisations to the Benue flood was impressive. According to a