Punch
$2.1bn arms deal: Falana drags Dasuki, others before ICC
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate the allegation of diversion of the $2.1bn arms funds by a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), and some military and public officials.
Vanguard
Anti corruption war remains our priority —FG
LAGOS — The war against corruption will remain a priority of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration irrespective of mutterings from home, the Federal Government said yesterday.
The Sun
2016 Budget defence: NASS to summon NSC, NFF
IN line with parliamentary tradition, members of both chambers of the National Assembly would soon forward an official letter, inviting the Ministry of Sports, National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other agencies and parastatals under the ministry to appear before it to defend the 2016 annual budget estimate.
Daily Times
Democracy cannot survive without rule of law – Ekweremadu
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has said that no democracy in the world could survive without strict adherence to the rule of law.
Guardian
Lagos confirms three Lassa fever cases, one death
LAGOS State government has confirmed three of the 14 suspected cases of Lassa fever and one death even as it is currently monitoring 438 people that had contacts with the confirmed cases.
Leadership
Yerima Faults ICPC Over N1bn Corruption Allegation
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former governor of Zamfara State, Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima has faulted the allegation of corruption brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).
National Mirror
Modern day slavery: NUT urges Reps to probe private schools
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has called on the House of Representatives to beam its searchlight on private schools indulging in “modern day slavery” under the guise of employment.
Tribune
Why militants bombed oil facilities —Ikimi
The Nation
Alleged N22b fraud: EFCC charges Tompolo in Lagos
The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against a former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Oweize Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), involving about N22,765,900,000.