These are the top five stories you should monitor today.

1. Reps: NLC, TUC condemn purchase of cars worth N3.6bn

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union have condemned the purchase of 360 cars worth N3.6bn by the House of Representatives for its members as the country continues to battle recession.

2. Boko Haram: 370,389 households displaced in the N’East

The Boko Haram insurgency in the North east has displaced about 370, 389 households, a don at the University of Ilorin, Dr. Abiola Adimula has said.

3. Obasanjo wanted to be president for life – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said former President, Olusegun Obasanjo wanted to become a life president, contrary to reports that he wanted a third term in office.

4. Former Defence Chief, Badeh forfeits $1m to EFCC

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh has forfeited $1m allegedly discovered in his house to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

5. We need oil to get out of oil – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria needs oil to get out of oil.

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