Punch

Oil falls below $40

Global oil benchmark, Brent crude, fell on Tuesday, reflecting growing concerns that a two-month rally might be fading, as supply looked set to keep rising and there appeared to be little immediate prospect of demand keeping pace.

Vanguard

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT) has advised Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, the PDP National Chairman not to extend his tenure beyond May.

The acting Chairman of BOT, Walid Jubrin, who gave the advice while addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, urged Sheriff to heed the advise and not stay in office beyond three months.

Thisday

Kachikwu Apologises, Assures Nigerians Fuel Shortages to Ease off Next Week

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, on Tuesday apologised to Nigerians for his comment on the nationwide fuel shortages, adding that enough measures had been put in place to end them by next week.

The Sun

Rivers rerun: PDP wins 3 more Reps seats

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday, released additional five results from the March 19, 2016 legislative  rerun elections in Rivers State.

Daily Times

Fayose unveils N5.7b flyover in Ado Ekiti

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, on Tuesday, inaugurated the construction of a1.2-kilometre-long flyover, worth N5.7 billion, in Ado- Ekiti, and described it as a dream come true.

Guardian

NIMET warns of more hot days, warm nights, heat waves

With the global average air temperature of the earth hitting 1°C hotter than at the beginning of the 20th century, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned Nigerians to brace for more hot days, warm night and heat waves.

Daily Trust

Nigerians need to appreciate Buhari govt — APC

The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to appreciate the efforts of the Muhammadu Buhari administration which lead to improved security in the country in the last one year.

National Mirror

Shekau’s new video confirms success in war against Boko Haram –Women group

A group, the Coalition for Women Advancement in Africa (COWAA), has described the new video by Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, where he announced what could best be described as a surrender as a major breakthrough by the military in the war against the Boko Haram insurgency.

Leadership

Jonathan’s Camp In Disarray Over Fear Of EFCC

The camp of former president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan appears to be is disarray as strong indications emerged that a deep distrust has crept into the fold.

Tribune

I didn’t walk out on Osinbajo –el-Rufai

KADUNA State governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, has debunked the insinuation in the social media that he walked out of a meeting where the vice-president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, had sought for his understanding on a particular matter.