NEWS

FG Denies Withholding Statutory Allocation To Ekiti

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2017

The federal government has explained why it has not released the Budget Support Facility (BSF) to the Ekiti state government. A statement from the federal ministry of finance on Wednesday signed by Salisu Na’Inna Dambatta, Director (Information) described the Ekiti governor’s claims as

LEAD STORY 2

Boko Haram Attacks NAF Plane Carrying Medical Supply In Gwoza

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2017

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter conveying personnel on medical outreach programme at Gwoza Thursday came under attack by members of the Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) group. The Mi-17 helicopter was shot at several times by the insurgents however there was no casualty except for an airman that sustained bullet wound. The helicopter had departed […]

NEWS

Buhari will not address Nigerians from London – Adesina

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2017

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday, disclosed why Buhari will not address the nation from his vacation spot in London. Featuring on TVC’s This Morning Programme, Adesina disclosed that the President is entitled to his vacation and such right will not be intruded on. Adesina said,  […]

NEWS

We lost 1,500 schools to Boko Haram in North East, says NGO

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2017

An NGO under the sponsorship of ‘Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, said on Thursday that Boko Haram terrorist group had destroyed over 1,500 schools in Northern Nigeria in the last six years Founder of WARDC, Dr Abiola Awolabi, who stated this to newsmen at a two day workshop in Maiduguri, said that of […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Sweet FM Radio Station Celeberates One Year Of Existence In Grandstyle

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2017

Omooba Risawe An Abeokuta,Ogun State based privately owned radio station, Sweet F.M 107.1 has celebrated its one year of existence in grandstyle‎. The ceremony held at the station attracted participation of all producers,presenters,management staff and programme analysists,as well as the founder of the station,Senator Gbenga Obadara. The colourful celebration which was a

BUSINESS

South African Investor Buys More Zenith, Access Banks Shares

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2017

Allan Gray Limited, the largest manager of non-government investment funds in Africa, has increased its stake in Nigerian Zenith and Access banks. The South African investor, based in Cape Town, is betting on Nigeria’s banking industry despite poor performances by the oil companies it depends on and widespread calls for the naira to be further […]