The Nation
Ex-NNPC boss sneaks out over $1.6b Diezani’s deals
He is believed to have sneaked out of the country since he could not be located in all his Nigerian addresses.
Punch
Militants flee Ogun, regroup in Ondo
Some vandals allegedly responsible for attacks on communities in Lagos and Ogun states are escaping in large numbers to riverine communities in the Ilaje and Ese-Odo local government areas of Ondo State.
New Telegraph
President Buhari Sacks JAMB Registrar, Appoints 16 Education CEOs
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday sacked 17 Chief Executives of Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Education.
Vanguard
N-Delta attacks: We’ve surrendered —EX-MILITANT GROUP
A group of ex-militants under the aegis of Former Forest Soldiers, FFS, aka Isaac Boro Last Born, yesterday, denied claims by security agencies that it belongs to Niger Delta Avengers,
Thisday
Presidency Refutes Claim of Diversion of UK Aid for War Against Terror
The presidency has denied a report that it used aid from the United Kingdom for the war against terrorism in the North-east to prosecute the oppositio
The Sun
Bring federal presence to Bayelsa, Dickson tells APC
Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson has called on members of All Progressives Congress (APC) to use their contacts and influence at the national level to bring federal appointments and projects to the state, rather than embarking on divisive tendencies that can polarise the people.
Daily Times
PDP’ll Win Ondo Guber Poll, Party Chair Boasts
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state, has vowed to retain power and defeat the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship election that would hold in November 26th in the state.
Guardian
Ngige booed over defence of lopsided federal appointments
Attempt by the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, to defend President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged lopsided appointments incurred the wrath of participants at a forum organised, yesterday, by the Federal Ministry of Information in Enugu.
Daily Trust
Bode George declares to contest PDP chairmanship
A former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday declared his intention to contest for the national chairmanship of the party.
Leadership
New NBA President, Abubakar Mahmoud To Be Sworn In August 26
The newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abubakar Mahmoud will be sworn in on August 26, 2016, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.