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The Late 5: No gorilla in Kano zoo – Ganduje; Lawan appoints Chief of Staff, media aide | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No gorilla in Kano zoo - Ganduje Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has rejected claims that a Gorilla swallowed N6.8million in a Kano…
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Dasuki laundered the N2.1bn not me, Dokpesi tells court
Raymond Dokpesi and his Daar Investment and Holdings Company Limited (the parent company of AIT and Raypower FM) told the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday that they are not…
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Abba Moro, Alao-Akala, Dokpesi, Gbenga Daniel, Olisa Metuh, others on FG’s ban list
It was reported on Saturday, October 13, that 50 Nigerians had been barred from leaving the country as they were under investigation (and in court) for cases of corruption - most…
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The Late 5: Aisha Wakil says Boko Haram insurgents “need peace”, Gunmen kill 5 in Plateau, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said leaders have to work together to stop the clashes between farmers and herdsmen…
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After initially rejecting results, Dokpesi congratulates Secondus
After allegations of induced votes and rejecting the results, Raymond Dokpesi has congratulated Uche Secondus, the winner of the PDP chairmanship election. What happened: Dokpesi, who contested had rejected the results of…
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How Dokpesi used funds from Dasuki to buy household, office items – Witnesses
The trial of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi resumed Thursday with two prosecution witnesses telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that Dokpesi bought household…
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“Dokpesi and his cohorts are dark elements we must do away with” – APDA chairman
The National Chairman of the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), Shitu Kabiru, has said DAAR Chairman, Raymong Dokpesi and some other members of the two-month old party had attempted to…
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Crisis rocks new mega party, APDA as Dokpesi, Nwanyawu are suspended
The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance National (APDA) working committee has announced the suspension of Raymond Dokpesi, Dan Nwanyanwu, and Mainasara Ilo from the party. The party disclosed this in a statement…
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DAAR lost N2.1bn due to economic recession – Dokpesi
Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has said the economic recession led to the huge loss of N2.13bn for the 2016 financial period. Dokpesi stated this during the…
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N5bn compensation, N242.6million worth of smuggled drugs | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N5billion - EFCC Acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu seeks this amount worth of compensation from The SUN Newspaper for “libelous imputations and statements” made against him in a story published on…
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How Dokpesi received N2.1bn from Dasuki in 3 months – Witness
by Dolapo Adelana A prosecution witness in the trial of the Raymond Dokpesi, former Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 told Justice John Tsoho of the…
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Dasukigate: ‘Dokpesi received N2.1bn from the NSA’ – CBN staff
A senior manager in the payment department of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mukados Mohammed on Wednesday narrated how N2.1bn was paid to Raymond Dokpesi and his firm, Daar Communications on…
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The Media Blog: The Nigerian politicians who own media houses
We just thought: it would be fun to put up a list of some of the politicians in Nigeria who own major media houses. Not a long list. But interesting…
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Edo Tracker: INEC postponed PDP’s victory – Dokpesi
The Peoples Democratic Party's National Chairmanship contestant, Raymond Dokpesi has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has simply postponed the party's victory at the Edo governorship election which was…
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PDP Chairmanship: I didn’t step down for Bode George
One of the aspirants for the chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi has denounced rumours that he has stepped down for Lagos politician, Chief…
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$2.1bn arms deal: 15 people to testify against Raymond Dokpesi
15 witnesses have been listed - to testify against the Chairman Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi. Dokpesi was on Wednesday re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial…
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‘There’s nothing like $2.1bn arms deal… it doesn’t exist’ – Raymond Dokpesi
Former Chairman of Daar communications, Raymond Dokpesi says the ongoing investigation into the alleged diverson of $2.1 billion is a figment of the imagination of the current administration. Dokpesi said…
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BREAKING: Raymond Dokpesi released from Kuje prisons
Founder of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has finally made bail after being held in detention in Kuje prison, Abuja. Dokpesi, who was remanded in the prison by a Federal High…
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Raymond Dokpesi granted N400m bail
Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has been granted bail to the tune of N400 million by the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court. Justice Gabriel Kolawole ruled on Monday,…
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$2bn arms scandal: 7 photos from the arraignment of Raymond Dokpesi
Chairman-Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, was earlier today, arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Dokpesi, alongside his company, Daar Investment and Holdings…
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Dokpesi arraigned for money laundering, remanded in EFCC custody
Chairman-Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Dokpesi, alongside his company, Daar Investment and Holdings…
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$2bn arms fraud: FG may arraign Dasuki, Dokpesi, Bafarawa, others this week
In furtherance of the investigation into the alleged diversion of $2billion arms funds, the Federal Government, has charged to court the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd); former…
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FG slams Dokpesi with 6-count money laundering charge
Former Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has been slammed with a 6-count charge of money laundering and other financial offences by the Federal Government. Dokpesi, who was arrested by…
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‘I had no transaction with Dasuki’ | Dopkesi opens up on his dealings with Jonathan’s government
Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi has denied any involvement in the arms transaction investigation of officials of the former administration and the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Dokpesi…
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Raymond Dokpesi arrested by EFCC
The Chairman of DAAR Communications, home of Africa Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Dokpesi was picked up in Abuja by operatives…
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Fani-Kayode to Dokpesi: ‘Apologising for fielding Jonathan is inappropriate’
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the Peoples Democratic Party did not err in its decision to field former President, Goodluck Jonathan, as its presidential candidate in the last election.…
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How PDP plans to attract the younger generation
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party e-Membership Registration Committee, Raymond Dokpesi, said the party is undergoing an all inclusive process of re-branding itself in order to conform with global best…
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What Raymond Dokpesi said about APC, PDP politicians yesterday
Chairman of DAAR Communication, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, is not exactly a fan of the All Progressives Congress. Being a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and having a lawsuit from one…
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Dokpesi says Buhari lacks the power to bar AIT from covering his activities
by Ranti Joseph Owner of Daar Communications PLC, Raymond Dokpesi, has reacted to Monday’s decision by the team of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to bar one of its subsidiaries, Africa Independent…
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Atom Lim: The presidential politics of terrorism (Y! Politico)
by Atom Lim But what the Presidency officials forget is that while Okah might have singularly plotted and funded the attacks, it is the President’s campaign that gained more from…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy