Vanguard
Vote buying: Undercover police personnel’ll infiltrate parties—IGP
THE Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, said yesterday that police undercover operatives will infiltrate the ranks of political parties and their associates in order to frustrate vote buying in the 2019 general elections.
Thisday
Buhari Toughens War against Terror, Orders Equipment Procurement
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday toughened the fight against terror, ordering immediate procurement of essential military equipment that could enhance the effectiveness of the soldiers at the theatre of war in the North-east.
The Sun
DSS parades woman impersonating Aisha Buhari
The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday paraded a woman, Amina Mohammed, for impersonating Hajia Aisha Buhari, wife of the President Muhammadu Buhari, to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. Addressing newsmen, DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said that Amina had disguised as Aisha Buhari to fleece a Lagos-based business mogul of N150 million.
Guardian
Daily Times
2019: I remain in APC to support Buhari’s re-election – Gov Amosun
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has restated that he would continue to pursue his political aspiration on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure the re-election of President Mohammadu Buhari in the 2019 general election.
Daily Trust
Yoruba leaders adopt Atiku for 2019 Presidency
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has admonished troops to shun Boko Haram Terrorists propaganda circulated on social media and be focused on routing them out.
Leadership
Buratai Tasks Troops To Shun Boko Haram’s Propaganda
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has admonished troops to shun Boko Haram Terrorists propaganda circulated on social media and be focused on routing them out.
The Nation
INDEPENDENT National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has warned incumbent office holders against using state resources or apparatuses for their campaigns or against their opponents.
Tribune
Defence Minister directs army chief, Buratai, to remain in North-East
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali, on Monday, met with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Service Chiefs at the Ship House, Headquarters of Ministry of Defence and consequently directed the Chief of Army Staff to remain in the North East until the security situation improves.