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World Bank Says Abacha’s Loot Is Too Huge To Handle

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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send email The World Bank has said it would take a lot of time to give a comprehensive response on how the late Sani Abacha’s loot was disbursed. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter World Bank’s president Jim Yong Kim (left) needs a lot of time to give comprehensive information on Sani Abacha’s huge loot. Following a request by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), the World Bank representative responded that the Bank requires additional time to provide comprehensive information on the spending of recovered funds looted by the late military ruler Sani Abacha during his reign in Nigeria. “In response to your request we would like to inform you that we are still considering your request an

Jonathan Writes Letter To Obasanjo

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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send email The immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan, has written to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, seeking blessing for his next public engagement: The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo In the letter obtained by Sahara Reporters, Jonathan addresses the former president as “Dear Baba” and informs him that after his handing-over of power to President Muhammadu Buhari, he proceeded on a “long deserved break.” Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Photo Credits: Sahara Reporters Jonathan also promises to spend the rest of his life making the world better place. “Now well-rested, I am back to work to continue to serve and dedicate my li

Why There Should Be Stay Of Action On Amaechi’s Screening

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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send email It seems that trouble is not over for Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers state who is set to be screened by the Senate tomorrow, October 20. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter No rest for Rotimi Amaechi The Committee on Ethics and Public Petitions may have advised a stay of action on Amaechi’s screening. Daily Sun reports that the committee, which will officially present its report to the Senate tomorrow, made the recommendation based on the difficulty of his case. One of the members of the committee led by Senator Samuel Anyanwu disclosed that members took into consideration the white paper submitted to it by the Rivers state government, which accused the former governor of corruption

How Buhari Was Convinced To Wear Suit

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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send email For his first campaign shoot last year President Muhammadu Buhari wore not traditional Nigerian outfit, but a suit. That’s the first and likely the last time Buhari will dress that way! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ADVERTISING Some Nigerians were quick to mock him while others respected Buhari for the elegant look. Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers state, speaking at the red summit gala which held at the Harbor point, off Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island Lagos last night, narrated a story of how he convinced APC leader to change his clothes for this fashionable style. READ ALSO:  General Buhari’s Outfits At The Presidential Rallies Amaechi said: “Buhari said to me, do we