Vanguard
Budget scandal: Jibrin shut us out —C’ttee members
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations yesterday claimed that the former Chairman of the committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin shut them out completely during the budget process only to surface after two weeks with a completed work.
Punch
PDP chairmanship: Between Sheriff and other contenders
In this piece, OLUSOLA FABIYI writes on the members of the Peoples Democratic Party seeking the party’s leadership positions at the August 17 national convention and the Senator Ali Modu Sheriff’s factor
Thisday
Military Continues Aerial Bombardment, Offensive against Vandals in Lagos
In a bid to flush out the pipeline vandals operating at Ishawo and Igando areas of Ikorodu in Lagos, Arepo, Awawa, Elepete and Ibafo areas of Ogun State, the military has launched an intensive offensive against the cartel by bombing the area.
The Sun
NASS crisis: Oyegun, others should resign –APC scribe
BARELY one week after the intervention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors in the crisis rocking the National Assembly, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Timi Frank, has called for the resignation of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), insisting that they have failed in the management of the rift.
Daily Times
Buhari Not APC President But Father To All Nigerians, Says Ita-Giwa
Former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters has reminded the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla that the President is a President to all Nigerians and not to just the All Progressives Congress Party and as such, the Bakassi people would continue to seek his assistance in properly resettling the Bakassi people.
Daily Trust
PDP chairmanship position tears South-west apart
The agitation by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-west to clinch the chairmanship position may be threatened by infighting within the geo-political zone.
Leadership
Al-Makura, NLC Disagree Over Downward Review Of Workers Salaries In Nasarawa
Governor Umarru Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa state and the national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over downward review of workers salaries in the state occasioned by the dwindling fortunes of revenue.
The Nation
$15bn arms deals: More trouble for Dasuki, Amosu, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blocked the accounts of a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, and others implicated in the $15billion arms deals.
Daily Independent
Ekiti Experiencing Worst Moment In Governance Under Fayose – Ogunlola
Prince Tunji Ogunlola is the Ekiti State Chairman of Conference of All Political Parties (CNPP).
New Telegraph
Kanu’s Release Will Ease Tension –Ohanaeze
Following the continued detention of the Biafra Radio director, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal Government, a group, the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), has demanded the immediate release of the activist, saying it is long overdue.