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NNPC Boss Warns Pipeline Vandals

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2017

Dr. Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has appealed to oil pipeline vandals to stop the act, saying the development is counterproductive on the nation’s economy. Baru, who spoke on Friday when he received a delegation of the Nigerian

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Boko Haram slaughters 42 farmers in Kebbi

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2017

No fewer than 42 farmers from Aliero town, in Aliero Local Government Area of Kebbi State have reportedly been slaughtered by suspected dislodged members of the Boko Haram terrorists. The terrorists were reported to have fled Borno State while escaping from the war zone areas. Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu who confirmed this, on Wednesday, while […]

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Those playing politics with Buhar’s health are irresponsible- Baimaiyi

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2017

Former Chief of Army Staff, Isaiah Baimaiyi has claimed that some people are benefitting from President Muhammadu Buhari’s illness. In an interview with newsmen during the 40th general conference of the United Missionary Church of Africa (UMCA) at the UMCA Theological College in Ilorin, Kwara State, he also described those playing politics with Buhari’s health […]

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Boko Haram: UN treats 2 million people, rehabilitate over 60 health facilities in Northeast

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2017

The United Nations Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Peter Lundberg has said that millions of people in the northeast are battling health problems. He equally stated that the living condition of many increased the risk of some diseases like meningitis and cholera. Mr. Lundberg, who was speaking to journalists in Maiduguri over the weekend also said […]

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Protesters Storm Shell Flow Station in Rivers, Demand Better Jobs

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2017

Hundreds of protesters stormed a crude oil flow station owned by Shell Friday demanding better jobs and forcing staff to be airlifted out, community leaders said. Protesters complained they did not benefit from oil production in their area, a common refrain in the impoverished swampland that produces most of Nigeria’s oil. They also demanded an end […]

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PHOTOS: Properties of Dieziani Alison in Lagos

Daily Dispatch August 9, 2017

The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke has so far had N47.2 Billion and $487.5 Million in cash and properties traced to her by operatives of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. See photos below; Courtesy: DAILY TRUST