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Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Files Amended Charges Against Ex- AGF Adoke

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2020

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an additional seven charges against a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Mohammed Adoke, over money laundering allegations involving about N400 million. The trial of the ex-AGF who was re-arraigned alongside an Abuja-based

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NDDC contract scam: Kalu replies Akpabio, says the commission yet to pay contractors for projects he facilitated

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2020

The Chief Whip of the Senate and former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Monday said the Niger Delta Development Commission has not paid the contractors who constructed the roads he facilitated. Kalu was reacting to a document, which the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, attached to the letter he […]

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At 57, Omo-Agege’s life has been an inspirational story of courage – Lawan

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2020

The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his 57th birthday coming up on Aug. 3. Lawan, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi, on Sunday, rejoiced with Omo-Agege, his family, friends and political associates for […]

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Coalition of 150 CSOs writes Buhari, demand probe of Malami over ‘high-profile corruption cases’

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2020

Some civil society organisations have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to probe Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over “14 high-profile corruption cases”. In a letter sent to the president during the weekend, the CSOs listed “financial fraud” and “influence peddling” among the allegations levelled against the AGF. The letter was signed by

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Buhari must apologise to Nigerians, Atiku vindicated

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2020

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar’s position on Nigeria’s foreign debt has been vindicated and President Buhari must apologise to him and Nigerians. The Atiku Media Office made the demand in a statement Sunday. The statement was entitled: Loans: Buhari, APC Owe Nigerians An Apology: Full text….. Two months ago, the former Vice President of Nigeria and […]

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COVID-19: Aisha Buhari prays for return to normal life

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2020

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Friday, prayed for a quick end to the COVID-19 pandemic so that life can return to normal. Mrs Buhari said this in her Eid El-Kabir message to Nigerians which she shared on her social media platforms. She also urged Nigerians to ensure that they adhere to the […]