Punch
David Mark illegally acquired Senate President’s official residence –FG
The Federal Government has accused a former Senate President, David Mark, of illegally acquiring his then official residence as his private property.
Vanguard
NDDC to end youth protests with job creation —Ekere
Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere, has said that the commission was set to create more jobs for youths in the region to discourage periodic protests by youths around the premises of the commission.
Thisday
FG Orders Dangote, BUA to Vacate Disputed Mining Site in Edo
In order to quell the ongoing war between Dangote Group and BUA Group over the mining rights in Obuh, Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, the federal government has ordered both companies to vacate the site to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the area.
The Sun
I’m not good at making money –Buhari
In this concluding part of the interview President Muhammadu Buhari granted Eric osagie, The SunMD/Editor-in-Chief in company of Paulinus Aidoghie in 2012, he explains why he is not super rich despite being former Head of State.
Guardian
Ganduje under Buhari’s shadow for 2019 reelection
The recent 2-day visit to Kano State by President Muhammadu Buhari has opened fresh insights into what may occur on the state’s political terrain regarding preparations, conduct and outcome of the 2019 governorship. Eyes are already on incumbent governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who is expected to seek reelection on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Daily Times
4 Dead As Boko Haram Ambushed UN Workers In Borno
Attackers suspected to be dreaded Islamic terrorists, Boko Haram, have carried out a surprise attack on a convoy of World Food Programme, WFP going to deliver food aid to internally displaced persons in northeast Nigeria.
Daily Trust
LASTMA dismisses 20 officials, five arrested for extortion
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested five of its traffic officials for extorting motorists last week at various parts of the state.
Tribune
Buhari extends tenure of Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the tenure of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, and the three Service Chiefs.
The Nation
APC, PDP clash over $1b cash to fight Boko Haram
The row over the $1 billion anti-Boko Haram battle fund to be withdrawn from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) grew yesterday, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peopes Democratic Party (PDP) throwing darts at each other.