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Buhari Felicitate With Obasanjo, Say His Birthday Calls Foe Reflection Of His Invaluable Contributions To Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 6, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 80th birthday, saying the birthday is a time to reflect on Obasanjo’s invaluable roles and contributions to the development of the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr

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Jonathan Debunks Report of Alleged British Offer To Rescue Chibok Schoolgirls

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2017

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has debunked claims that the last administration rejected an offer made by British forces to rescue the kidnapped Chibok school girls. A statement issued by Media Adviser to the ex-President, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, said “In fact, the Jonathan administration was so genuinely supportive that the foreign powers involved were granted

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Fresh N10trn Fraud Uncovered in NNPC

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2017

The Nigerian Senate has reportedly made a discovery of N10 trillion fraud in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Vanguard reports. It was gathered that the alleged fraudulent act was carried out by NNPC staff in conjunction with independent marketers as well as other top shots in the petroleum sector between 2006 and 2016. This […]

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Olusegun Obasanjo Is A ‘Gift’ to Nigeria – Osinbajo

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2017

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo as a ‘gift’ to Nigeria. Osinbajo made the remark while paying tribute to the fearless President on his 80th birthday. Speaking at the inauguration of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, and the library’s central mosque in Abeokuta, Osinbajo said the ex-President was intricately

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We Have No Intention To Arrest Saraki-EFCC

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2017

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has insisted they do not have plans to arrest Senate President Bukola Saraki, over his alleged involvement in the Paris Club refund scandal. There have been speculations that the anti-graft agency was ready to pick up Saraki and a former MD of his late father’s bank, Robert Mbonu. […]

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Fresh Attempt Being Made To Bring President Buhari Home Before Closure Of Abuja Airport

Daily Dispatch March 3, 2017

SaharaReporters has learned that some of President Muhammadu Buhari’s aides have renewed attempts to return him to the seat of power in Abuja before the possibly eight-week closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The airport is scheduled to be shut down for at least six weeks starting from midnight on March 7, […]