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Reps summon Finance Minister, AGF over N17bn office equipment procurement

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement on Thursday, summoned the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, over alleged payment of N17 billion for procurement of office equipment. It also summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris, and former

Breaking: Nigerian Senate increase fuel/diesel pump price by N5

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

A Senate panel has recommended that Nigerians should pay a N5 levy on each litre of petroleum product imported into the country. A bill to that effect is already in the Senate. The bill that will compel motorists to pay N5 on each litre of ‎petrol and diesel is titled: “National Roads Bill.” It was […]

Sport

Ex-Eagles Coach, Chukwu heads APC’s National Unity Cup football championship

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

Former Super Eagles chief coach, Christian Chukwu has been chosen to head the All Progressives Congress (APC) talent hunt football competition tagged National Unity Cup Football Competition involving non-league players in the six geo-political zone. Inaugurating the committee at the headquarters of the ruling party in Abuja on Thursday, APC National Youth Leader, Dasuki

Senate plans heavy tax on Nigerians as it establishes National Roads Funds

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

Nigeria road users may face multiple tax payment if the bill establishing National Roads Fund is passed into law. Senator Kabiru Gaya led-Committee on works has recommended strict taxes to be imposed on Nigerians. Those charges which were about 9 items, have 7 items chargeable as a motorist in Nigeria which they said, would enable […]

TECHNOLOGY

New Nokia 3310 back in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

The old reliable Nokia 3310 phone is now back in Nigeria as a modern reimagined handset that would speak for itself. Unlike the old Nokia 3310, the new Nokia came with dual SIM slots and camera. Nokia phones manufacturer, HMD Global, said in a statement on Thursday that the new Nokia 3310 was a classic […]

NEWS

Court grants Ajumogobia, Obla leave to travel abroad for medical treatment

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2017

A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has granted leave to a Federal High Court judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia and Chief Godwin Obla travel abroad for medical treatment. Both Justice Ajumogobia and Chief Obla are facing corruption charges of giving and receiving bribe brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before […]