These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today.
1. Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says Nigerians are keenly observing to see how President Muhammadu Buhari will respond to corruption allegation levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.
2. FG not responsible for economic challenges – Udoma, El-Rufai
The Federal Government on Thursday said it was not responsible for the nation’s current economic challenges.
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, said this while speaking with reporters after the meeting of the National Economic Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
3. This is the DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation
The confirmation of acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was stopped because of a “security report” from the Department of State Services (DSS), the senate said.
The report said Magu had failed the integrity test, as he accused the EFCC boss of living a double life.
4. Buhari will take action on SGF after investigation – Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari would investigate the allegation levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal before taking any action.
5. Amina Mohammed’s UN appointment has brought me honour – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the appointment of the Minister of Environment, Mrs. Amina Mohammed, as the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General has brought him honour.
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
Leave a reply