These are the top five stories that drove conversations today.

1. OUR OFFICIALS RECEIVED N3BN BRIBE TO INFLUENCE 2015 ELECTIONS – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that its staff received at least three billion Naira to influence the outcome of the 2015 general elections.

2. JONATHAN DENIES RECEIVING $200M FROM MALABU DEAL, CALLS IT FAKE NEWS

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says reports that he received $200m from the $1.3bn Malabu oil deal are false.

Jonathan said this on Tuesday in a statement by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, while reacting to a story published by Buzzfeed as false.

3. DSS FOILS BOKO HARAM ATTACK ON US, UK EMBASSIES

The Department of State Security (DSS) said it has foiled a planned ISIS-linked Boko Haram attack on United States of America and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria.

4. BUHARI ABSENT AT FEC MEETING, OSINBAJO PRESIDES

President Muhammadu Buhari was absent at today’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council being presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

5. #OTODOGBAME: COURT STRIKES OUT COMMUNITY’S CONTEMPT SUIT AGAINST AMBODE

The Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, has struck out a suit of contempt against the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.