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EFCC ‘awaiting briefing’ on Fayose’s bank account ruling

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said it would await the briefing of its counsel on the dismissal of its application against the unfreezing of Governor Ayo Fayose’s bank account. The Court of Appeal in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday dismissed an interlocutory application brought by

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FCT generates N806.6million from signage

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

The Federal Capital Territory, Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage, said on Tuesday that it generated N806.6m in revenue from signage between 2015 and 2016. The FCT Director, Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage, Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf, disclosed this in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the achievements of the current administration in the last two […]

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lack of proper investigation responsible for unsuccessful prosecution of public office holders of corruption cases

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

After failing to secure the conviction the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, over allegation of false declaration of his assets at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has cited lack of proper and diligent investigation as responsible for unsuccessful prosecution of public office holders of corruption related cases. Acting […]

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Boko Haram attacks convoy being escorted by soldiers to Damboa

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a long convoy of carrying the corpse of one police sergent whose relations were going to bury in Lassa town in southern Borno. The Commissioner of Police, Damien Chukwu, said on phone that although they did not touch the ambulance the driver was killed and many others wounded this Tuesday morning. The […]

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Igbo quit notice: We are going to arrest Arewa Youths – El-Rufai vows

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has vowed that the group behind the quit notice given to the Igbos in the North will be arrested. El-Rufai had earlier ordered their arrest, but the group continued with their threats and divisive comments. Speaking on Tuesday when he received Igbo Delegate Assembly and Northern Igbo Chiefs at the […]

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DSS Releases Ifeanyi Ubah

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

The Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, has been released from detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). Mr Ubah was released unconditionally on Monday night after being detained for six weeks. The DSS arrested Mr Ubah early in May, accusing him of engaging in acts of economic sabotage […]