At the ongoing trial of former Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed on Monday, April 11, that the defendant received N1bn in kickbacks from two construction companies. Lamido, his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, and two others are being tried before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of a Federal High Court... Read More

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September 25, 2012

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Part the waters: FG orders three construction companies to deal with flooding on Lokoja-Abuja road in three days

by Stanley Azuakola As the nation continues to grapple with the disastrous floods that have disrupted lives in various parts of the nation, two federal cabinet ministers paid a courtesy call on the Gov. Of Kogi State, Idris Wada on Monday. Kogi is one of the states which has been worst hit by the floods.... Read More

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July 6, 2012

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“His name is Aliko Dangote” – Tolu Ogunlesi reviews the un-authorised biography

A decade ago most people outside Nigeria would have said, “Aliko who?” Not anymore. In 2008 he became the first Nigerian to make it onto Forbes’ rich list. In 2011 the magazine disclosed: “The Nigerian businessman’s fortune surged 557 percent in the past year, making him the world’s biggest gainer in percentage terms and Africa’s... Read More

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