[wanabidii] Just 55 Nigerians stole more than $6.5 billion from state coffers over seven years, says minister (M&G Africa) Tuesday, January 19, 2016 View a web version of this message 19 Jan 2016 Forward this message Invite a friend Just 55 Nigerians stole more than $6.5 billion from state coffers over seven years, says minister Giving a breakdown of the alleged theft, the minister said 15 former state governors stole 146.84 bn naira and 11 businessmen took 653 bn naira New Oxfam report: Richest 1% own more than the rest of us—and Africans have as much as 30% of their wealth in tax havens The inequality in South Africa is particularly staggering: just two men own the same amount of wealth as the poorest 50% of the population. Buhari goes to war over corruption, but not everyone is happy and it's bringing him new pains "Yes, there is a witch-hunt, because there are witches all over the place" France PM sparks diplomatic row after reportedly saying Gabon president 'wasn't really elected' Libreville has recalled its ambassador from Paris in a show of displeasure More from the Mail & Guardian Africa 'Confusing' electoral college, running battles: Five ways in which a US election is not like its African peer Since the 1960s, nearly two-thirds of African elections have resulted in victory for the incumbent, though there have been some notable defeats too A Kenyan youth paradox: In future, society will value merit and hard work, but will also be more corrupt How is it that young people can be so rosy-eyed about the future, and at the same time seem have a low commitment to ethical behaviour? There's just never a dull day in an African diplomat's day: theirs can be a very strange world Guinea's Sekou Toure basically kidnapped the American diplomats in his country, and used them to bargain with Ghana to release its Foreign minister Zimbabwe giant Delta sees sales fall as consumers switch to cheaper beer Zimbabwe is facing its worst-ever liquidity crisis, with both government and the private sector struggling to meet monthly wage bills South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya diaspora sweat over tough new UK pay rules but 55,000 sign petition against it Migrants who have lived in the country for five years will have to show that they can earn at least £35,000 or face deportation. TONGUE-IN-CHEEK: Term limits for a 21st century Africa - let's have them in our homes too Jollof rice has been the uncontested staple in West Africa, leading to unimaginative meals. The Horn of Africa could do with more than just injera Birthplace wars and conspiracy theories: Five ways in which US presidential race is like an African election When South African comedian Trevor Noah joked that Donald Trump might be America's first "African" president, he might have been on to something Four ivory seizures at Kenya's international airport in just one week — so what changed? The deployment of trained dogs resulted in busts in the luggage of four passengers--they were all travelling to China. Chinese celebrities chew their nails for rhino conservation in new campaign Rhino horn is, in reality, made of keratin - the same protein that makes up our own nails and hair Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 19-01-2016 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this : Digg Linkedin Stumbleupon Delicious Tumblr BufferApp Pocket Evernote
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