These are the top five stories that drove conversation today.

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has announced that a list of 500 Nigerians, who are tax evaders has been compiled and, they would be appropriately dealt with.

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The Federal Executive Council has approved N28 billion for 35 states.

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A former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has left the ruling All Progressives Congress saying the party has failed Nigerians.

The APC, PDP, and the governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai have all reacted to the decision.

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A new era has begun in Zimbabwe as Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn in as the new President.

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A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said diabetes is not a disease that should lead to death if well managed.