These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today.

1. New Police IG appointed

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Kpotun Idris as the new Acting Inspector General of Police.

 

2. Wife of President Buhari not involved in bribery scandal 

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has confirmed that the wife of President Buhari, Aisha, wasn’t involved in the bribery scandal that also involved a US Congressman.

 

3. Date set for Saraki, Ekweremadu’s arraignment

Notice has been served to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, to appear before a court to answer allegations of forgery.

 

4. FG fires striking resident doctors

The federal government, through the Minister of Health, has sacked striking resident doctors in the country.

 

5. Dangote suffers massive loss

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is said to have lost $3.7 billion following the continuous drop of the naira.