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FG taking steps to extradite Adoke, others over $1.1b Malabu Oil scam – EFCC

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

The Federal Government is making all necessary arrangements to extradite to Nigeria former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, to face charges of fraud. Johnson Ojogbane, the counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the agency prosecuting

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Trump administration set to release Boko Haram plan

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

The Trump administration is expected to reveal to lawmakers its five-year plan to address the Boko Haram rebellion in North East Nigeria and Lake Chad region. This is pursuant to a law signed by former President Barack Obama last December. The law arose from a bill proposed by congresswoman Fredericka Wilson. Indication that the Trump […]

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Northern Youth Eviction Threat: Osinbajo to meet northern elders

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is scheduled to meet with northern elders today. The meeting is believed to be connected to the October 1 ultimatum given recently by some northern youths asking Igbo residents in the north to vacate the region. The meeting, according to sources in the Presidency, will take place at 4pm at the […]

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Judges’ recall: NJC deliberately misrepresenting facts – Presidency

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

The Presidency has accused the National Judicial Council of deliberate misrepresentation of the law and facts over the recall of some suspended judges. In a statement issued on Monday, in Abuja, Okoi Obono-Obla, the Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, said some assertions made by the NJC on the issue were false. Obono-Obla said […]

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Death of Lasun’s Aide: Legislative Aides Protest Says Death Was As A Result of Non-payment of Salaries

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

The death of an aide to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yussuf Suleiman Lasun, Hassan Abiodun, on Tuesday triggered protests by hundred of legislative aides who blamed it on non- payment of salaries and allowances by the National Assembly. The protesters who wore black attire and carried placards that read, ‘We are […]

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Breaking: Kidnappings: Reps, ministers, service chiefs in closed-door session

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2017

Members of the House of Representatives are currently in a closed-door session with the ministers of defence and interior as well as the four service chiefs over the spate of kidnappings in the country. DAILY TRUST report that also at the closed-door meeting are the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, and the Director General […]