Punch
Buhari’s reaction to herdsmen killings shocking – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for his reaction to increasing attacks and killings by herdsmen in several states in the country.
Vanguard
Ogoni clean up begins June 2
The Federal government will on June 2 launch the kick-off of Ogoni clean-up programme as contained in the United Nations Environment Programme Report, UNEP.
The Sun
Lagos/Calabar rail line: South East lacks good representation in NASS –Apugo
Thisday
Fidelity Bank: $115m Cash Deposit was Reported
The management of Fidelity Bank Plc on Thursday said the $115 million cash transfer, which led to the arrest of its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, on Monday and his subsequent interrogation, was duly reported to the appropriate authorities, adding however that it was cooperating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the investigation progresses.
Guardian
EFCC recovers N6.5b in cash, properties
As investigations continue and more discoveries are being made in the controversial arms procurement deal, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered up to N6.5 billion in the last two weeks.
Daily Times
Fidelity Bank reacts to report of MD’s arrest, says bank cooperating with EFCC
Fidelity Bank on Thursday reacted to the arrest of its Managing Director, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly receiving $115 million from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Daily Trust
Tax fraud: Court puts suit against Gov Ikpeazu for May 12
National Mirror
El-Rufai directs hospitals to treat gunshot, accident victims ahead of police report
Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, has directed hospitals in the state to treat persons with gunshot wounds and accident victims before demanding police report.
The Nation
N23.3b bribe: Bank, INEC officials refund N408.7m
More arrests are on the way in the probe of the huge cash some oil companies pumped into the failed bid to change the 2015 presidential election results. Some of the cash has been recovered.
Tribune
FG declares May 2 public holiday for workers’ day
THE Federal Government has declared Monday, May 2, 2016 as public holiday to commemorate the 2016 Workers’ Day celebration.