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10-year-old suicide bomber dies in foiled attack on IDP camp

Daily Dispatch January 31, 2017

A girl thought to be aged just 10 died after the suicide vest she was wearing exploded in northeast Nigeria, a civilian vigilante said on Tuesday, as another attack killed one at a mosque. Musa Ahmad, who works with the military against Boko Haram Islamists, said the incident happened at about

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I bought seized helicopters, but Jonathan frustrated me taking possession – Amaechi

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

A former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has admitted that he bought the two Bell armoured helicopters seized by the Nigeria Customs Service and handed over to the Nigeria Air Force on Friday. The NCS had at the handing over to the NAF said it has not been able to establish the ownership of […]

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Zakzaky: Falana files contempt charges against IGP, others

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim Zakzaky has filed a notice of contempt proceedings against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and two others over the disobedience of a court order for his and wife’s release.The proceeding by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) also joins the Attorney General of the Federation […]

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U.S. travel ban portends “turbulent times” for Africa – African Union chairperson

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

The head of the 54-member African Union said on Monday that a U.S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries including three in Africa heralded “turbulent times” for the continent. AU commission chief Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma made the remarks in a speech to open an AU summit, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order halted travel by […]

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FG appeals El-Zakzaky’s Release, N50m Judgment

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

The Federal government has challenged at the Court of Appeal, the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja that ordered the release of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria IMN also known as the Shi’ite sect, Sheikh El-Zakzaky. The appellant are the State Security Service (SSS), the Nigeria Police force and the Attorney […]

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6killed, 8 Wounded In Canadian Terrorst Attck

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

Officials in Canada called Sunday’s shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, in the French-speaking province of Quebec, a terrorist act, as local media reported that the death toll had risen to six. Six people were killed and eight wounded in the incident, local broadcaster Radio-Canada reported, quoting provincial police. Two suspects were arrested, the […]