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FG taking steps to extradite Adoke, others over $1.1b Malabu Oil scam – EFCC

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

The Federal Government is making all necessary arrangements to extradite to Nigeria former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, to face charges of fraud. Johnson Ojogbane, the counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the agency prosecuting

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Igbos not ready for another civil war-Okorocha

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has advised the Indigenous People of Biafra to desist from agitating for secession, saying the Igbos were not ready for another civil war. Okorocha gave the advice at a news briefing at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday. He also urged the Movement for the Actualisation of the […]

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$1.6b fraud: Again court grants Jide Omokore, Diezani-Madueke’s aide permission to travel abroad

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday granted Jide Omokore, an aide to Alison Diezani-Madueke, a former Petroleum Minister, permission to travel abroad. Justice Dimgba had on April 26, 2017 granted Omokore permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Omokore was arraigned alongside Victor Briggs, Abiye Membere and David Mbanefo on […]

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Trump administration set to release Boko Haram plan

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

The Trump administration is expected to reveal to lawmakers its five-year plan to address the Boko Haram rebellion in North East Nigeria and Lake Chad region. This is pursuant to a law signed by former President Barack Obama last December. The law arose from a bill proposed by congresswoman Fredericka Wilson. Indication that the Trump […]

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NNPC official accused of fraud challenges court’s jurisdiction

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

A top official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Abiye Membere, has challenged the jurisdiction of a Federal High Court in Abuja to consider the amended charge against him and businessman, Jide Omokore, among others. Mr. Membere is facing trial based on a nine-count amended charge, along with Mr. Omokore, chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept […]

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Declare state of emergency in Kogi-Dino

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, says a state of emergency should be declared in Kogi because the state is no longer safe. Speaking on the floor of the senate on Tuesday, Melaye said Kogi is in “a state of anarchy”. The senator also said that the senate should audit the arms and ammunition in […]