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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)

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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 […]

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Allow EFCC, ICPC To Investigate Lawal- SERAP Tells Buhari

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2017

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently refer allegations of corruption against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission

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$10m Money Laundering Allegation: ‘Ridiculous and Mischievous’- Okowa

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2017

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has denied alleged $10m money laundering involving him and a US-based Ika-born actress, Georgina Onuoha.  In a statement by the Delta State Commissioner of Information, Mr. Pat Ukah, the governor described his involvement as “ridiculously tasteless and mischievous”. “This can only be part of the unrelenting