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Femi Kayode Dares defence minister to Equip Nigerians with AK-47

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2021

By Oluchi Ihediuche Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, dared Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi to equip Nigerians with AK-47 to defend themselves, saying Nigerians won’t run away from bandits if armed these weapons. This was in reaction to a statement by the Minister advising

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Don’t expect any special favour from Okonjo-Iweala – Ex-Envoy

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2021

A diplomat and former Per­manent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambas­sador Joe Keshi, has told Nigeria not to expect any special favour or help from the newly appointed Direc­tor-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Keshi, who was a guest on The Morning Show on Arise TV on Tuesday, maintained that Okonjo-Iweala […]

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WTO: My performance’ll open doors for Africans, women, says Okonjo-Iweala

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2021

Ahead of her resumption at the Geneva-based World Trade Organisation on March 1, 2021, Nigeria’s pride, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said her performance in office between March this year and August 31, 2025, will open doors for Africans and women to lead international organisations. The ex-World Bank director has received glowing global applause since her […]

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Shasha crisis: Kano,Kebbi Governors in close door meeting with Makinde

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2021

The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje has led a delegation of Northern leaders in a closed door meeting with their counterpart in Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde. Others at the meeting were the Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Bagudu, Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello and the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle The meeting […]

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APC Plans To Give Jonathan and El-Rufai joint Presidency tickets

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2021

By Oluchi Ihediuche The All Progressives Congress is considering giving a joint ticket to former President Goodluck Jonathan and Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for the 2023 presidential election. Top sources within the party told SaharaReporters that Jonathan is being considered as a strong voice in the southern region, while El-Rufai is being packaged to […]

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Breaking: 39.8 percent pass as WAEC releases 2020 result

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2021

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced Monday that 39.82 per cent made credits in five subjects (including Mathematics and English) in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates 2020 (second series). The Head of National Office Patrick Areghan also announced the opening of registration for the 2021 WASSCE for