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Boko Haram: Troops recapture Marte, as explosion rocks Maiduguri

Daily Dispatch February 23, 2021

Nigerian Troops have successfully charged through Marte, killing scores of ISWAP/ Boko Haram Terrorists who laid siege in that area for some days. Marte is a local government area in northern Borno state, which has been in the hands of Boko Haram fighters since taken control last week. The

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Photo: Buhari, Gov Uzodinma In ‘Closed Door’ Meeting In Abuja

Daily Dispatch February 23, 2021

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has met with President Muhammadu Buhari in a ‘closed door’ meeting at the State House, Abuja. The meeting might not be unconnected with the raging feud between Uzodimma and his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha. See photos below.j

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Happening now: Governor Makinde in a peace meeting with Hausa and Yoruba leaders

Daily Dispatch February 23, 2021

Following recent clash in Sasha, Governor Seyi Makinde is currently holding a peace meeting with both the Yoruba and Hausa communities from Sasha. Details later…..

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Okorocha’s aide, 13 others granted ₦70m bail

Daily Dispatch February 22, 2021

A Magistrate Court in Owerri has granted bail to an aide of ex-Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha and 13 others a ₦5m bond bail on each of the defendants. The magistrate, B.U Adikaibe, who ruled on the bail application made for the release of the defendants also insisted that a traditional ruler in the state […]

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Pandemic used as ‘pretext’ to crush dissent —UN chief

Daily Dispatch February 22, 2021

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday criticised countries that are using the pandemic to justify cracking down on dissent, reining in the media and suppressing criticism. Speaking at the opening of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s main annual session, Antonio Guterres charged that authorities in a number of nations were using restrictions meant to […]