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King of Morocco, Mohammed VI calls Buhari in London

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2017

The Presidency has confirmed that the King of Morroco, Mohammed VI called President Muhammadu Buhari on phone. Disclosing this in Abuja, the President’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina disclosed that his principal received the call at the Abuja House in London where is presently on vacation.

BUSINESS

PAN backs ban on import of vehicles through land borders

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2017

Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) says federal government’s sealing land borders to prevent car imports will lead to several gains in Nigeria’s economy, stimulating local assemblage and creating jobs. General Manager Strategy and Marketing, PAN, Bawo Omagbese stressed this when the Chairman, House Committee on Customs, Rufai Chanchangi and Chairman House of

NEWS

Obasanjo storms out of police event over delay

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2017

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday afternoon took a swipe at the Nigeria Police for “keeping him waiting.” Obasanjo, who was the special guest of honour at the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone II maiden biannual special training and capacity building programme, advised the police authorities to be ready when next they […]

FEATURES

Auditor-General reportedly uncovers N2bn fraud in National Assembly (See Breakdown)

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2017

The Auditor-General’s report has exposed a N2 billion financial scandal in the National Assembly expenditure. Daily Trust reports that the revelation came at a time the National Assembly has been under increasing pressure to make its budget expenditure open. Details of the lawmakers’ annual budget of over $100 billion have been shrouded in secrecy since […]

BUSINESS

BREAKING: Senate investigates Customs’ raid of shops in Ogun state

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2017

The Nigerian Senate has resolved to probe the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) over the raiding and carting away of goods in shops at a rice market in Sango-Otta, Ogun state. The Senate came to the decision after a brief debate over a motion moved by Senator Gholahan Dada under Order 42 & 52, over the […]

BUSINESS

Bayelsa backs proposed liberalisation of modular refineries

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2017

The Bayelsa Government on Thursday expressed its support to the Federal Government’s proposed liberalisation of modular refineries to drive the economic development of the Niger Delta region. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had during his ongoing tour of oil communities announced plans to establish modular refineries within oil-bearing communities in the region. The Special