NEWS

Yakubu Planed To Depose El-Rufai – Source

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2017

Information has emerged that Andrew Yakubu who was the former group managing director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was planning to run for governorship seat in 2019. Yakubu hit the news when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered discovered a

Politics

Just Like Iwobi, Nigeria Set To Swoop For Ademola Lookman

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2017

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has started making moves to lure Everton youngster Ademola Lookman to play for the Super Eagles. The 19-year-old was born in England and had featured for the country’s U19s and U20s but can still play for the Nigerian national team. Recall that Nigeria successfully snapped-up former England youth internationals like […]

LEAD STORY 1

With Jonathan, Boko Haram Would Have Taken Over Aso Rock – Presidency

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2017

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,  has pleaded with Nigerians to continue exercising patience with the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, describing him as a long distance runner not a sprinter. Garba Shehu, who spoke during an interactive session with Nigeria students and youths organized by the Citizen

NEWS

Buhari Health: Fayose Makes U-turn, Urges Politicians To Allow President Rest

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2017

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, made a dramatic u-turn about the health of President Muhammadu Buhari, calling on politicians to allow President Muhammadu Buhari to enjoy his rest and stop disturbing him with needless visits. He also said he remained a committed member of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to Ahmed Makarfi-led faction despite the […]

BUSINESS

Rolls-Royce Loses $5.7bn To Corruption In Nigeria, Others

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2017

Rolls-Royce has reported £4.6bn ($5.7bn) annual loss largely due to currency depreciation and payment of $808m fine to affected countries where it was involved in corrupt practices. According to a news agency, The Nerve, the motoring company had last month (January) apologised for the corruption case that centred around allegations that the group hired middlemen […]

NEWS

Robbers Raid Ogun NUJ Secretariat‎….Carted Away Church Muscial Equipment

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2017

Omooba Risawe Armed robbery gang has attacked Iwe-Iroyin Press Centre,the headquarters of Ogun State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ)in Abeokuta, carting away properties worth millions of naira. The victims of the incessant attack are the tenants of the union, which include; a media consultancy firm, steppingstone communications, which lost two giant generators