Here are the top five news stories that drove the conversation today.

1) Ben Bruce and the Presidential snub

Senator Ben Bruce, representing Bayelsa east federal constituency, has taken to social media to express his displeasure over the fact that he was prevented from greeting the President at the Presidential villa because he is an opposition member.

His colleagues at the senate had a different opinion though.

And Netizens have all but torn the good senator apart.

2) Niger Delta Avengers reply Tompolo

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, have replied a letter written to them by wanted former militant warlord, Government Ekpemupolo.

3) Pro-Biafra supported charged

Ninety-two members of the Movement for the Actualization of a Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) were on Tuesday charged to court for their role in the violent clash that led to loss of lives in some south-east and south-southern states.

4) PDP takes a baby step

The national secretariat of crisis ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally been opened after weeks of closure due to leadership crisis.

5) Yobo gets political appointment

Ace footballer and former Captain of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, has been announced as the Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development to the Rivers state governor.