These are the top five stories to monitor today

1. Nigerian leaders also feel the pain of recession – Saraki 

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession.

2. EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its drivers and other persons for alleged fraud and burglary

3. Paralympian power-lifter sets new record

Rolland Ezuruike has won gold in the men’s -54kg at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and set a new world record.

4. Youths attack Fulani herdsmen in Enugu

Youths of Aku community in Enugu State have carried out a reprisal attack on Fulani herdsmen in the area.

5. How peace can be achieved in Niger Delta 

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the crisis in the Niger Delta cannot be resolved with violence. 

Mazi Emeka