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22 die, 152 injured in Ogun road crashes during Sallah holidays — TRACE

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

At least 22 people died while 152 others sustained injuries in 74 road crashes in Ogun during the last Sallah holidays, the state road safety authority has said. Seni Ogunyemi, Commander, Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota that 174 people and 43

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Pastor allegedly introduces anointed ATM card for tithe, offering payments

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

A pastor, Shepherd Bushiri, who reportedly recently bought a G-Wagon for his wife one month after she bought him a Rolls Royce has allegedly released customised ATM cards for his church members to use in paying tithe and offerings. It is not known, however, how the alleged ATM cards are supposed to work for the […]

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[PHOTOS] Makurdi flood: FRSC warns motorists on Lokoja/Abuja Road

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

The Federal Road Safety Corps has issued a warning to motorists plying the Lokoja/Abuja Road over the rising flood in Makurdi, Benue State. The FRSC’s Public Education Officer, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, issued the alert on Thursday informing motorists of the flooded portion of the road by NATACO. He advised motorists plying this route to exercise […]

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WFP spends 95m dollars for food intervention in North-East

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

The World Food Programme (WFP) says it has spent about 95 million dollars on procurement of locally produced grains for its emergency food intervention programme in the North-Eastern region of Nigeria. The WFP’s Executive Director, David Beasley, made this disclosure during his visit to Maiduguri, a statement released on Thursday said. The WFP is the […]

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Killers of Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo arrested [PHOTO]

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

Two persons have been arrested in connection with the death of Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Cyriacus Onunkwo. Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, confirmed the arrest of the suspects while speaking at the Government House in Owerri, Imo State. Onunkwo was kidnapped by gunmen, last week Friday, from his vehicle in Orlu town, Orlu Local Government […]

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Muslim cleric caught after allegedly trying to use a young lady for rituals in Lagos (photos)

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2017

The Muslim cleric was allegedly caught after he unsuccessfully tried to kill a young lady for ritual purposes. The incident involving a young lady from Ibadan, was said to have occurred somewhere in Magbon Obele Esepe town in Badagry, Lagos state, recently. The post was shared by a Facebook user identified as Abbey Peterz, who […]