Politics

Why North rejected Jonathan’s national conference report – Ango Abdullahi

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

Former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Professor Ango Abdullahi, has explained why the North rejected the 2014 National Conference. He said that the North took the decision because delegates to the conference convened by former President Goodluck Jonathan were not chosen

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On Africa Day, UN chief says world must move from ‘managing crises to preventing them’

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

….says most of today’s conflicts are internal, triggered by competition for power and resources, inequality, marginalization, disrespect for human rights and sectarian divides. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the rest of the world to listen and learn with the people of Africa, saying it is time to move from managing crises to preventing

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2017 Ramadan: Saudi Arabia announces date for commencement of fast

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

Saudi Arabia has announced that the Muslim month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, State Media reported on Thursday. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm), to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Mohammed according to Islamic doctrine. […]

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FG moves to stop frequent leadership change in EFCC

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami ​​says the act establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will be reviewed to strengthen the ​agency. ​He added that the review would ​stop the frequent removal of the commission’s chairman​.​ Malami ​said this ​at the inauguration of the Ibadan Zonal office of the EFCC​ on […]

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For not according his wife preferential treatment, Governor Ambode orders the sack of Chaplain

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, allegedly prompted the Governing Council, Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Lagos State, to remove Venerable Femi Taiwo as Chaplain. Taiwo, it was gathered, got the sack letter, without any query or official reason. He was ordered to exit his official quarters where he lived with his wife and two […]

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EFCC provides evidence Raymond Dokpesi’s media organisation received N2.1b from Dasuki

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2017

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided evidence that High Chief Raymond Dokpesi’s organisation, DAAR Investment, allegedly collected N2.1 billion from the office of the National Security Adviser then headed by Sambo Dasuki. Dasuki has remained in detention following allegations that he mismanaged about $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of arms