Vanguard
Area boys’ fight leaves two dead in Lagos
Social miscreants otherwise known as area boys clashed, yesterday, at Fadeyi area of Lagos State, leaving two persons dead, just as one person was killed when some boys reportedly engaged Policemen in gun battle in Choba community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Thisday
Senate Raises the Alarm over Increasing Wave of Violence
The Senate Wednesday raised the alarm over increasing level of violence across the country, saying government needs to take urgent steps to address the menace.
The Sun
Senate presidency: APC’s position on Lawan in order –Group
The Centre for Policy Advocacy and Leadership Development (CPALD), has supported the position of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Senator Ahmed Lawan as its candidate for the Senate President position.
Leadership
Reps Oppose Waivers, Demand Tax Increase On Luxury Goods
The House of Representatives yesterday moved to reduce waivers and increase taxes on luxury goods and services.
Guardian
Sign minimum wage Bill now, Labour tells Buhari
Organised labour under the aegis of Trade Union Side (TUS) of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the N30,000 National Minimum Wage Bill.This was coming on the heels of Senate’s approval of the bill last month.
The Nation
I was blindfolded, says freed Lagos fire service chief
Freed Acting Director of Lagos State Fire Service Rasaki Musibau said he could not recognise the two suspects arrested by the police because he was blindfolded by his abductors.
Tribune
We Won’t Cede Any Part Of Our Lands To Any Individual, Group ― OAU
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State on Wednesday declared that no part of the landmass of the instruction would be ceded or taken over by any individual or group of people.
Daily Trust
Buhari Campaign Organisation wants action on Atiku, PDP
Security agencies should immediately investigate the presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar, over allegations that he hired the services of a United States lobby firm to advance his position on the outcome of the February 23 presidential election.
