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Special Report: Aliko Dangote: His Rise, His Loss And How He Gave Recession A Bloodied Nose

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2017

Not too many men can be identified just by the mention of their first name. A search of the name Aliko will by default lead you to the very man you sought. Adding his last name seals it all. From a relatively unknown Nigerian businessman in the 70s to Africa’s most successful business guru in

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‘We can’t forget anguish of Boko Haram victims’ – UK

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2017

The United Kingdom has said that it was difficult to forget the stories of anguish that Boko Haram terrorists perpetrated against innocent people in the northeast. The Permanent Representative of UK to the UN, Amb. Matthew Rycroft, stated this at the Security Council briefing on ‘Peace and Security in Africa’ with focus on Nigeria and […]

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Corruption: Obaseki seeks partnership with EFCC on capacity building for civil servants

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2017

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is seeking the collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the introduction of a capacity building programme to enlighten civil servants about corruption related issues. Obaseki made the request when he received the Head of the Benin Zonal Office of the EFCC, Mailafia Yakubu, on a courtesy […]

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Attempts to derail anti-corruption war will fail, We’ll not bend- Presidency

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2017

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that attempts to derail the war against corruption using subterfuge and bluff will not succeed. The Presidency also praised Nigerians for rising against the chaotic rout of protesters assembled at the Unity Fountain demanding the return of President Muhammadu Buhari, dismissing such demands as unlawful. Addressing members of the Center

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Utomi: Less than 60 people deciding Nigeria’s fortune for 51 years

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2017

Pat Utomi, a former presidential candidate, says less than 60 people have been deciding Nigeria’s fortune for the past half a century. According to Utomi, a few people hold within their grasp the power to determine events in the country. Speaking on Thursday during a public lecture organised by the Evangelical Christian Union Alumni Fellowship, the […]

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Diezani, cronies wrecked Nigeria – Pro-Buhari group

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2017

Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) yesterday said monies traced to former Petroleum Minister Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, confirmed that she and her cronies wrecked Nigeria. A statement by its Chairman, Austin Braimoh and Secretary, Cassidy Madueke, said government could build six world-class airports in each geo-political zone with part of the funds. It added that the […]