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Paris Club Refund: Mortgage Bank Returns N500million To EFCC

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

Following probe by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations that some governors are misapplying the London-Paris Club refund, a mortgage firm has returned to the commission the sum of N500m kept with it by a governor. Investigation revealed that officials of the mortgage

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Why Nigeria must not break up – US

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

The United States has warned against the division of Nigeria and promised it would continue to work for the promotion of the unity of the most populous black nation. The country’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, said the US recognised the strength of Nigeria. The envoy said this when he led top officials of the […]

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Count me out of any secession plan-Osinbajo…..says people had no choice than to remain as a one and united nation

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

Acting President, Prof Yemi Osnbajo (SAN) has explained why he would not support any secessionist group. Osinabjo said after series of meeting with groups from the north and the south eastern parts of the country, they all unanimously agreed that Nigeria must remain a united country.  Osinbajo was quoted by his spokesman, Laolu Akande as […]

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Sponsored Ramadan Message: RAMADAN DAILY DIET – DAY 25

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

What happens to the person who witnesses Laylatul-Qadr? and what should one do? Abu Hurairah Radhiya Allahu `anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, said : “Whoever stands (in prayer) in Lailatul-Qadr out of Eemaan (faith and sincerity) and seeking reward then his previous sins are forgiven”. [Bukhari] It is […]

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2019 Presidency: Northern Youths jettison Buhari, shortlist Atiku, Saraki, Lamido, Sheriff, El-rufai, others

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2017

The Northern Youth Leaders’ Forum (NYLF) has revealed a shortlist of 11 northern politicians it endorsed as potential presidential candidates for the 2019 general elections. According to the leader of the group, Comrade Elliot Afiyo, the 11 persons, namely: former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State; Governor Aminu

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Nigerian govt to use N559 billion recovered loot to fund 2017 budget – Minister

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2017

The federal government said on Monday it would use a fraction of the looted funds recovered so far to finance part of the 2017 budget. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma, said this at the 2017 budget breakdown in Abuja. He said the total revenue projected was N5.08 trillion, with 11 per […]