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2019: Atiku Appoints Former Ogun Governor, Gbenga Daniel As Campaign DG

Daily Dispatch May 28, 2018

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed former Ogun state governor, Gbenga Daniel as the Director-General of his campaign. In a statement on Monday, the former VP charged Daniel with the responsibility of running his campaign while he

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Orji Kalu Attacks Obasanjo, Says Ex-President Only Thinks For Himself

Daily Dispatch May 28, 2018

A former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu has taken a swipe at former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, noting that he only has his personal interest at heart and not the interest of Nigerian populace. Kalu, who is also a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said this on Channels Television Programme, Sunday Politics. […]

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2019: Shehu Sani opens up on decamping from APC

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2018

Senator Shehu Sani has finally reacted to reports of decamping from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, due to the crisis rocking the Kaduna chapter of the party. DailyTrust reports that the lawmaker and his fellow senator, Suleiman Hunkuyi had finalized plans to leave the party for good. Reacting, Sani took to his facebook page […]

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PDP alleges APC is funding Ekiti election with Abacha loots, Says; “77-man committee a gathering of looters, show of hatred for Nigerians”

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2018

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) government of plotting to fund the July 14 governorship election in the State with part of the Abacha loots and funds from the country’s crude oil sales. The party, which described the 77-man campaign committee set […]

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Court voids Jibrin’s suspension, orders Reps to pay him accrued salaries

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2018

The Federal High Court in Abuja on  on Thursday voided the 180-legislative-day suspension imposed by the House of Representatives on a former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin,‎  on September 28, 2016. Delivering judgment in the suit filed by Jibrin to challenge the sanction imposed on him, Justice John Tsoho, declared the suspension […]

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APC convention now to hold June 23- says Convention committee

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2018

The National Convention Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked June 23 for the party’s convention in place of June 2 earlier scheduled. The chairman of the committee and governor of Jigawa, Abubakar Badaru, announced on Wednesday in Abuja while inaugurating 12 sub-committees comprising 240 members, for the national convention. Mr Badaru, however, said […]