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Anti-corruption network asks Malami to disqualify Atiku, writes Pelosi

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2019

The World Anti-Corruption Research Network has asked the attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, to disallow Atiku Abubakar from contesting in Saturday’s presidential election. The UK-based group in the petition dated February 20, 2019 said it is worried about Atiku’s

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Obaseki’s reforms: Stakeholders commend Edo govt’s move to sanitise building, construction industry

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2019

Property developers and builders in Edo State have applauded steps taken by the state government to rid the building and construction sector of criminally minded persons who go about swindling stakeholders by disguising as government officials. A cross-section of the stakeholders, in a chat with journalists in Benin City, said steps taken by the state […]

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Breaking: INEC may postpone tommorow’s election

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2019

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering postponing Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. Multiple sources close to the electoral commission said the postponement being considered is due to some logistics challenges being faced by the commission in many states. The electoral body is facing difficulty

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ALGON’s Northern Forum endorses Buhari, Osinbajo

Daily Dispatch February 14, 2019

The Presidential election coming up this weekend is an opportunity for Nigerians to endorse and validate the activities of the Buhari presidency, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Prof. Osinbajo made the observation when members of the Northern Forum of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, announced the endorsement of the Buhari presidential

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Anambra fire a setback to our preparation – INEC

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2019

By Punarimam Fehintola The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has disclosed that a total of 4, 694 of the smart card readers were destroyed by fire which occurred at its office in Anambra. The Commission made the disclosure on Tuesday night in a statement issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voters Education […]

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Obaseki signs Violence Against Persons Bill into Law …2 years jail term for wife beaters

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2019

  By ABIODUN JIMOH The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has signed the Violence Against Persons (VAP) Bill into law, to address all forms of violence and protect vulnerable members of the society. Obaseki, who signed the bill in Government House, Benin City, on Tuesday, said he was aware that the bill touches on […]