These are the top five stories you should monitor today.

1. 2017 budget: Buhari has clearly shown his hatred for education – ASUU

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Lagos chapter, Dr Laja Odukoya has said President Muhammadu Buhari showed his hatred for education in the 2017 budget.

2. Senate seeks power to remove non-performing ministers, own foreign accounts

The Senate is currently considering a bill seeking to allow public office holders own foreign bank accounts.

The upper chamber is also seeking powers to remove non-performing ministers in the President’s cabinet.

3. Wike allegedly caught on tape arranging to rig Rivers rerun (LISTEN)

A telephone conversation allegedly made by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike with some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), plotting to rig the recently concluded legislative rerun in the state has been leaked.

4. Police parade five suspects allegedly involved in electoral violence in Rivers

The Police on Wednesday paraded five suspects allegedly involved in hijacking electoral items during the Rivers legislative rerun election on Saturday.

5. EFCC re-arraigns Ladoja over alleged N4.7bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday re-arraigned former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja and one Waheed Akanbi.