Vanguard
Itsekiri accuses N-Delta govs of working with militants
WARRI—ITSEKIRI ethnic nationality in Delta State, yesterday, accused some serving and former governors in the Niger Delta, of fraternizing with militants to wreak havoc in the region.
Punch
States not required to fund feeding programme, says Presidency
The Presidency has said counterpart funding from states is not required to start the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Home-grown School Feeding programme.
The Sun
Eze Igbo leadership in Ibadan, Monarch invokes ancestral spirit
Controversy surrounding the leadership of the Igbo community in Ibadan, Oyo State, is taking a dangerous dimension.
Thisday
WAEC Certificate: Buhari Files Appeal against Ruling Dismissing His Objection
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed the ruling of Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja who on May 26, 2016 dismissed his preliminary objection in a suit filed by an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr. Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe.
Daily Times
Nigerians disagree on non-release of looters’ names
Prior to Democracy Day, May 29, the presidency had promised to publish names of looters and recovered funds but few days to the D-Day changed their stance.
Daily Trust
APC to Makarfi committee: PDP suffering from past sins
The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) today told Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the former ruling party is rather ‘suffering from its past sins.
Guardian
Oronsaye operated 66 illegal accounts, says EFCC
The witness, Rouqayya Ibrahim, who claimed to be working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as an operative and investigator, told the court that based on replies to letters written from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, the commission discovered that the former Head of Service operated 66 illegal accounts.
National Mirror
Senate begins moves to amend 1999 Constitution with 13 bills
The Senate today begin moves to amend the 1999 Constitution with 13 bills seeking the review of various sections of the constitution. At today’s plenary, all the bills were referred to the Constitution Review committee chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
Leadership
TRAGEDY: Fire Guts Popular Maraba Market
Fire yesterday gutted the popular Mararaba market located on the outskirt of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The Nation
EFCC raids Obanikoro’s homes as agency invites Sheriff
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday stormed the Lagos homes of former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro and carted away cars and other valuables.