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Resist Payment When There’s No Elecricity-Fashola Tells Consumers

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2017

The Minister of Power Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has said he will, like other consumers, be more resistant to payment of electricity bill if there is no supply. Fashola said this on Monday at the 12th Monthly Power Sector and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ibadan hosted by Ibadan

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Paris Club Loan: EFCC Cleared Saraki

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2017

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied that it has found senate president Bukola Saraki and a host of state governors guilty of allegedly pocketing billions of naira in Paris club loan refund. In a statement released on Monday, February 13, the EFCC said not only was the story against Saraki and the […]

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Inaction Of My Predecessor Led To The Spread Of Boko Haram

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2017

The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, on Monday alleged that the inaction of his predecessor, Ali Modu Sherriff, led to the spread of Boko Haram insurgents in the North East. Shettima said his claim was in response to a political statement by Sheriff, saying no territory in the state was under the siege of […]

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Court Adjourns Patience Jonathan’s Case Against EFCC

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2017

The Federal High Court in Lagos has further adjourned hearing till March 6, 2017 in the N200m suit filed by wife of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, against Skye Bank Plc and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Also joined as defendants in the suit is a former Special Assistant to ex-President Jonathan on Domestic Affairs, […]

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Why Should Nigerians Pray For Buhari’s Health – Alex Ekwueme

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2017

Onetime Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, has queried the report by those close to President Muhammadu Buhari on the state of his health. Recall that shortly after Buhari embarked on his vacation few weeks ago; rumour had it that he was dead. This was further fuelled by the fact that Buhari, who was expected back in […]

LEAD STORY 2

U.S President Donald Trump To Speak With President Muhammadu Buhari Today

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2017

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump will speak with President Muhammadu Buhari Monday afternoon. Geoffrey York, who is the Africa correspondent for The Globe disclosed this via his twitter page. He said Donald Trump will be speaking to Buhari in respect of celebration of Africa day. On his twitter page @Geoffreyyork, he […]