These are the top five stories you should monitor today.

1. FG sacks 12 Auchi poly lecturers for demanding sex for grades

The Federal Government has terminated the appointment of twelve lecturers of Auchi Polytechnic, Edo for requesting for sex for grades from students.

2. APC rejects Banire’s resignation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the offer by Muiz Banire (SAN) to resign his position as the party’s legal adviser.

3. ‘Forget it, Nigeria can never break-up’, Buhari tells Biafrans

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday reiterated that Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable, telling those nurturing a breakup to bury such thoughts.

4. 2017 budget cannot make a huge difference – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the 2017 budget which is about N7 trillion cannot make a huge difference in the economy.

Osinbajo said this during a tour of some firms in Sagamu, Ogun State on Thursday by the Economic Management Team.

5. Gov. Ayade has this message for young people having sex (READ)

Cross River governor, Ben Ayade has said one of the ways to prevent HIV/AIDS was for young people to remain virgins until they get married.

Azeez