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Refugees fleeing Boko Haram endure ‘hell on earth’ in Niger

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2017

“Sai wahala!” — in Hausa means “there’s big trouble” — exclaims Zara Moustapha, living with more than 12,000 displaced Nigeriens and refugees from Nigeria in the N’Gaman desert camp in southeast Niger. “There’s the heat, nothing to eat, no clothes, no right to leave the camp — it’s a little

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Buhari Decries Handling Of Paris Club Refund By Governors.

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with members of the National Council of traditional rulers and decried the way the Paris Club Refund was spent by some state governors. The federal government had on May 4 released details of the second tranche of Paris Club refund to States totalling N243. 795 billion. The refund is […]

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Paris Club refund: 68% of states heed FG’s advice – survey

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2017

Many states governments across the federation, have utilised the second tranche of the Paris Club refund they received to clear the arrears of their serving and retired workers’ entitlements. However, in most states where the arrears of salaries, pensions and gratuities have been paid, some civil servants and retirees, especially those in the council areas, […]

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Billionaire Kidnapper: How I gave Evans information about YSG Motors boss – Informant

Daily Dispatch September 2, 2017

A suspected informant, Chiemezie Arinze, who allegedly provided information to nabbed billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike also known as Evans, has made shocking revelations about how he disclosed information about the owner of The Young Shall Grow (YSG) Motors. An intriguing aspect of his narratives is the description of Evans as a wicked man, who cheated […]

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Perspective on Economic Growth and Recovery Plan, by Victor Ndoma-Egba

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2017

Introduction The 2016 UNDP development index puts Nigeria at 152 out of 188 countries and territories.  This report is the composite statistics of life expectancy, education and per capita income, yet Nigeria is one of the most endowed nations on earth.  Apart from some of its human capital, recording feats and recognized the world over, […]

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Boko Haram: How I risked my life to save 5 Nigerian soldiers – Hussaini Mafa

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2017

Hussaini Mafa is a resident of Maduganari ward of Maiduguri metropolis. Before now, he was a farmer and living a comfortable life with his wife and children in Baga town until Boko Haram insurgents capture Baga and the people fled to Maiduguri. In a chat with DAILY POST in Maiduguri, Mafa, who farms onions and […]