These are the top five stories you should monitor today.

1. 7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri

Suicide bombers on Monday killed seven persons in suicide attacks at two separate locations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

2. EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged the immediate past Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu with an alleged N3bn fraud.

3. Presidential panel reduces days required for new business registration

The Presidential Ease of Doing Business panel has reduced the number of days required for registration of new businesses in Nigeria from 10 to two days.

4. Senator Dino Melaye performs his hit song ‘Ajeku Iya’ with Live band

The Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district has taken his singing career a step further.

Recall that Melaye released the hit track titled, “Ajeku Iya” shortly after the Senate committee on Ethics and Privileges cleared him in the certificate scandal.

Not one to be outshined by anyone, the senator over the weekend performed the song with a life band, yes you read it – a live band.

5. CCT to hold Saraki, Ngwuta’s trial daily

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has said the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki, a Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester Ngwuta, and others currently before it will continue on a day-by-day basis.