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Alleged misappropriation of N10bn: Kano anti-graft detains RIFAN leader

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2020

Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has detained leaders of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kano chapter, for alleged misappropriation of N10bn Federal government financial Intervention meant for rice farmers in Kano. Chairman of the commission, Barrister

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Breaking: Magu asks IGP for bail

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2020

The suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, who is being investigated over corruption allegations by a special presidential panel, has applied to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to be released on bail. Magu, who has been in detention since his arrest on Monday, requested to be granted […]

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Another Nigerian arrested by Dubai Police for online scam

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2020

A 22 year-old Nigerian is on trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance after robbing a Turkish national of about $8,200. According to court records, the Nigerian lured his victim via a dating app, locked him inside a hotel apartment and stole his money. Aided by other suspects still at large, the Nigerian made […]

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How Magu went rogue and harassed Abdulsalami Abubakar , TY Danjuma – Olusegun Adeniyi

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2020

Olusegun Adeniyi, chairman of THISDAY editorial board, has revealed how Ibrahim Magu, suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), “harassed” two allies of President Muhammadu Buhari without the president’s knowledge. Adeniyi said Magu blocked a move by Theophilus Danjuma, former defence minister, to purchase an aircraft, few weeks after

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Military eliminates 92 terrorists, 104 bandits in a week – DHQ

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2020

By NAN The military says it has eliminated 92 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and 104 bandits in its ongoing counter -insurgency and anti-banditry operations across the North East and North West in the last one week. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while giving an update on the Armed Forces of Nigeria […]

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SERAP to Buhari: Magu must be given fair trial

Daily Dispatch July 7, 2020

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to afford EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu his right to fair trial. “Magu must either be charged with a recognizable criminal offence or released immediately and allowed to do his job without fear of reprisals,” the organisation said on Tuesday. It expressed concerns about reports […]