These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today.
- Dasukigate: Obanikoro arrives Nigeria to honour EFCC’s invitation
Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has arrived Nigeria from the United States to present himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for N4.75bn arms fund he is currently being tried for.
2. Otedola no longer a billionaire – Forbes
Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola has fallen off the billionaire cadre of entrepreneurs.
According to Forbes, Otedola who is the Chairman of Forte Oil, suffered the plunge as he lost $1.3bn following a fall in the stock price of the company.
3. Two arrested judges resume sittings at Federal High Court
Two Federal High Court judges, Adeniyi Ademola and Nnamdi Dimgba who were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) for alleged corruption on Monday resumed sittings at the court.
4. Legislators’ residences used for parties with prostitutes – Jibrin
Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin on Monday said the residences of lawmakers in the country are used for hosting parties with prostitutes.
The suspended lawmaker made this disclosure via his Twitter account, accused Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Deputy Speaker Yusuf Lasun of collecting N500m to rent houses.
5. Buhari commends Red Cross for role in release of 21 Chibok girls
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the role played by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the release of the 21 abducted Chibok schoolgirls, urging it to sustain humanitarian interest in Nigeria.
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