Nigerian newspaper headlines February 5, 2017.
Punch
Efcc Has Frozen My Accounts Again – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Saturday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had again frozen his personal accounts with Zenith Bank.
Guardian
Tuface cancels planned protests
Nigerian pop artist Innocent Idibia, also known as Tuface, has called off the nationwide marches he organised to protest against the government’s handling of the economy.
Vanguard
MAN laments economic situation
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, says despite the promises and measures taken by the Federal Government, “the economic situation in the country remains worrisome”.
The Nation
Ibori: No going back on seizure of assets – UK
Ex-Delta State Governor James Ibori returned to Nigeria unannounced yesterday six years after he first fled into exile in Dubai and four years after his imprisonment in the United Kingdom for corruption.
Thisday
The Nigerian Navy (NN) Medical Services yesterday took delivery of medical equipment worth about $1.2 million, even as it pledged some part to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North-east.
Premium Times
Tuface backs off, cancels anti-govt protest
Popular artiste, Innocent Idibia, better known as Tuface, has canceled the much-publicised February 6 anti-government protest, citing “security challenges”.
The Sun
21 Biafra agitators detained for 10 years
Concerned pro-Biafra agitators under the auspices of Biafra National Guard (BNG) have petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Salami (SAN), over the detention of 21 members of the group without trial since 2007.
Leadership
Ibori, Former Delta State Gov Returns To Nigeria
Convicted former governor of Delta state, James Ibori has arrived the country.