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GUARDIAN * Rights group asks Dogara, others to step aside over budget padding scandal * NERC fines discos over customers’ complaints, reports * Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board withdraws 2016 admission lists * EKEDC throws National Theatre into darkness over N9m unpaid bills * One killed as OPC rescues kidnapped landlords * NRC manager warns commuters not to ride on roof of a train in motion PUNCH * ‘Cost of driving licence remains N6,350’ * Nigerians’ current travails sadden me, says El-Rufai * I regret supporting Sheriff to become PDP chairman – Fayose * Disarm Fulani herdsmen, Anglican church tells FG * Soldiers foil ex-militants’ protest, FG begins payment today * 19 militants held as NAF jets destroy four camps in S’West * Budget padding: Step down, SERAP, SANs tell Dogara, others * Budget padding: DSS lacks rights to investigate reps, says Falana THISDAY * Military on High Alert as Militants Declare N’Delta Republic Today * Pipeline Vandalism: Surv...

VANGUARD •Constitution writers had in mind only a Nigeria awash with petro-dollars – Okogie •IJAW LEADERS TO MILITANTS Don’t declare Republic of N-Delta •BUDGET PADDING: Coalition drags Jibrin to EFCC •Visionless Govt: Reno Omokri reminds Osinbajo of statement against Jonathan •I don’t believe in New Nollywood- Bolanle Ninalowo (Nino B) •Halima Abubakar under attack over virginity claims PUNCH •Reps ask S’Africa to probe killing of Nigerian •1966 coup: Buhari’s wife, Olonishakin eulogise Ironsi •Workers threaten showdown if governors divert bailout again •APC plots Ekweremadu’s fall •Withdraw military from Ijaw land, Clark, others tell FG •PDP crisis: No plans for convention now, says Sheriff •Medical doctor missing in Kwara — NMA THISDAY •After Two Days of Aerial Assaults, Military Moves in to Mop... •Indorama to Invest $4.2bn in Eleme Petrochemicals by 2020 •Security Operatives Seal off House Appropriation Committee Secretariat •‘Tunji Ariyomo: Why I am Vying ...

PUNCH NEWSPAPER •Yuguda govt withdrew N1bn in one day –Bauchi gov •Forcados shutdown: Nigeria loses N356.6bn in five months •Ex-govs fraud cases: AGF lists Saraki, Akpabio, Daniel, Odili, Ladoja for fresh probe, trial •Lagos, Niger strategise on food security, employment •‘Chinese woman set hotel ablaze to kill lover’ •Man rapes seven-year-old in search of missing voucher •DSS arrests 10 suspected kidnapers in Kogi •Aisha Buhari seeks support for N’East malnourished children •Sheriff, Metuh in court today to stop PDP convention •EFCC invites Ekiti contractor for allegedly bribing Fayose •Military approach not right option against militants, says Dickson •Don’t shift Rivers rerun, parties tell INEC •Oshiomhole stopped us from using school for campaign –PDP •AGF redeploys DPP, FG begins ‘massive’ prosecution soon •NIS probes passport racketeering by Nigerians in S’Africa •INEC recognises Makarfi’s committee, PDP allots national offices •Afenifere hails planned reopeni...

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER •Abuja Landlord Removes Tenants’ Roof; N45,000 Missing •APC, PDP Youths Take Over Benue Assembly •Imo Supplementary Polls Holds Thursday •Finally, Wike, Amaechi Meet For Peace Ahead Rivers Re-Run Polls •Sen Anyanwu To Okorocha: Stop Demolition Of Peoples Property Without Adequate Palliative •NASS: Why Buhari Is Against Ekweremadu, By MASSOB •Abuse Of Power In Zamfara •N100m Land Dispute: Judge Frowns At Charge Against Bizwoman • Kwara Govt Releases N1.2bn For Teachers’ Salaries •Abia Workers Lament Non-Payment Of Salaries, Pension, Gratuity •Chicken Scent Offers Hope For Malaria Prevention •NDDC BOARD: Itsekiris In APC Kick Against Delta’s Nominee •NBA Election: July 29 For Hearing On Internet Voting •Embattled Kogi Speaker Resigns •Cybersecurity: ICT Sector’s New Headache •MEND Warns Burutai, Says He’s Stoking Crisis •Revealed: NASS Padded 2016 Budget With N481bn GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER •Maku seeks state of emergency in Nasarawa •NERC to monitor D...

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER •Fuel Scarcity Looms As Truck Owners Withdraw Services •Abia Gov: EFCC Should Probe Judge, INEC— PDP Chieftain •A Call For Decency In National Assembly •Intensify Oil Exploration In Northern Nigeria, Presidency Orders NNPC •Anenih Threatening My Life, Edo Monarch Cries Out •Economy: We ‘Re Learning Through Hard Way, Says Buhari •National Image: FG Endorses New Book On Nigeria •AfDB Approves $56bn Industrialisation Package For Nigeria, Others •The Men Okowa Needs— DMG •Kogi Loses N213bn To Ghost Workers •CBN Orders Banks To Publish All Forex Transactions On FMDQ •NBA ELECTION: Ex-Legal Adviser Accuses Alegeh Of Imposition Of Candidate •Biafra Restoration Not Personal Decision But Call From God Almighty- Nnamdi Kanu •Shehu Of Bama’s Wife, Daughter Return From 2 Yrs Boko Haram Captivity •Buhari Eulogises Late Kano Ex-Dep Gov •APC Stalwart Tasks Okowa On Citizens’ Welfare, Infrastructure Devt •Nigeria To Lose N131.13bn To Qua Iboe Shut-In PUNCH NEWS...

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER •How RCCG pastor was kidnapped in Ikorodu •Bola Ige: Police move to unravel financiers •Jonathan frustrated move to separate AGF’s office from Justice minister’s – Ekweremadu •Buhari is pushing Ndigbo hard to leave Nigeria – Ezeife •Jonathan is responsible for current hardship, economic recession- Mbaka •IMO RE-RUN: APC wins Owerri West, others inconclusive Attracting foreign investors to the forex market •Customs, FIRS, DPR got N142bn as incentives in Buhari’s 1st yr Anambra records $5m vegetable exports to Europe •Barcelona, Real Madrid to tour Nigeria •PDP wins Kogi East re-run, as Gov Bello hails Buhari •Investors’ over reaction to forex policy costs them N749bn •Publish Dasuki’s statement, my accounts, Fayose dares •EFCC Senate divided over Bill seeking to establish National Peace Corps • Lagos plans to raise IGR to N50bn •NCS impounds N400m hard drugs •Fuel Price: The bone in NNPC’s Throat •Most Commented Buhari to IBB, Gusau : Tell Nigerians...

VANGUARD •Imo govt suspends 10 monarchs over alleged disobedience, indiscipline •Our sons don’t have links with Avengers – Delta community •Ojo Town: Lagos community under kidnappers’ siege •We support rejection of Grazing Bill – S/East Town Unions •3 arrested over forgery of Ugwuanyi’s letter head, signature •Plateau govt declares 24-hr curfew in Bokkos council PUNCH •Nigeria needs urgent overhaul – Obasanjo •EFCC appeals Fayose ally’s bail, grills Obanikoro’s aide •Saraki waves olive branch, names Tinubu, others committee heads •Why we introduced free food scheme –Mimiko •No plan to impeach me, says Yari •Falana, others kick as govs plan vocational training in Germany THISDAY •CBN to Fund $697m Forward Contracts •Friday, Naira Pressure to Ease •Buhari Confirms FG in Talks with N’Delta Militants •A’Court Gives Nod to Muslim Students to Wear Hijab in Lagos... •Sex Scandal: No Concrete Evidence against Lawmakers, Says Foreign Minister •FG: Economy is in Recession...

VANGUARD •2019: APC’ll dislodge PDP in Delta- Egbo •Ijaw groups demand release of 10 arrested Oporoza youths •APC protests Rivers Assembly’s refusal to swear in members-elect •Former Enugu CP exonerates Police over herdsmen’s killing in Nimbo •Enugu Assembly orders demolition of illegal structures in Parks •Owerri: Tears, outrage over demolitions PUNCH •Dubai properties: CCB has cleared Buratai, says lawyer •NLC wants security vote, immunity abolished •Looters seeking Edo people’s votes – Oshiomhole •PDP meets with Reps’ caucus over Edo, Ondo gov polls •Youths protest Plateau monarch’s murder, torch buildings •Murdered Abuja preacher for burial on her birthday THISDAY •Buhari Defends Kachikwu over Oil Swaps •UNICEF, Saraki Raise the Alarm on Acute Malnutrition in Borno •Apprentice Star, Omarosa Manigault, Named Head of Black Outreach for Trump... •Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed, Son Take a Trip on the London Underground •IMF Warns Nigeria Heading Towards Recession TH...

VANGUARD •Oshiomhole plots to obliterate Esan land—Anenih •Adamawa gov, Muhammed Jibrilla bars allocation of fertilizer to politicians •Robber slumps after being hit with own charm •Tackle malnutrition, with 5% of your security votes, Buhari, govs told •How Lagos monarch was kidnapped— wife •We owe FG constant engagement to articulate policy issues- CIS President PUNCH •6,000 arrested for Turkey failed coup •Six siblings die of food poisoning in Anambra •Nine million people affected by B’Haram insurgency — US •PDP Reps’ caucus cautions against alleged Buhari’s impeachment •Oluwo blames monarchs for nation’s economic woes •We’ll okay admissions after varsities’ screening — JAMB THISDAY •NJC Sacks Osun Judge for Writing Petition against Aregbesola •FG, Integrated Energy Agree on $87.8m as Refund for Yola Disco •SERAP Sues FG over Failure to Name Suspected Looters •MEND Writes Buhari, Names Diette-Spiff, Tompolo, Others in Dialogue Team •CBN Finally Frees the Naira...

VANGUARD •ATTACK ON REMI TINUBU: S/West APC blasts Melaye •Hajj: Don’t bring kolanuts into our country, S/Arabia warns pilgrims •Tension in Adamawa as herdsmen attack claims six lives •FG to train IDPs, civilian JTF •Nigerian children were suffering from acute malnutrition— UNICEF •NASU laments deplorable state of libraries PUNCH •80-year-old, Buhari’s daughter, 2,216 others join Nigerian Bar •Suspected militants blow up gas pipeline in Ogun •PDP zones chair to South, holds convention August 17 •Abia gov impasse worrisome, says NGF •PDP’s campaign to reclaim Edo, dead on arrival – Oshiomhole •Sex scandal: Foreign affairs minister’s absence stalls hearing THISDAY •Lamido: Why Buhari’s Govt Can’t Function Properly •73 Dead, 100 Injured as Lorry Ploughs into Crowd in Nice •Buhari’s Daughter, 80-year-old, 2,257 Others Called to Bar •Impeachment: APC Reacted to Unfounded Rumour, Says Senate •Army Contracts: Buhari Orders Probe of Ihejirika, Minimah, Former Minister, ...

VANGUARD •Impeachment move, joke taken too far, APC tells Saraki, Ekweremadu, Melaye, others •Jonathan’s ministers, others returning diplomatic passports —Immigration CG •Court annuls 45% electricity tariff hike •Halliburton: Fayose justifies claim of Buhari wife’s involvement •Why Ikpeazu must step down as Abia gov immediately — KEYAMO •Dino Melaye, a disgrace to the Senate -Tinubu •Security situation has improved, says President Buhari THIS DAY •Osinbajo: I’m Opposed to Restructuring Nigeria along Ethnic Identities •Niger Assembly Begins Probe of Governor Bello •Society Must Rise against Domestic, Sexual Violence, Says Ambode’s Wife •Boroh to Militants: You are Destroying the Niger Delta •SGF: Revenue Has Dropped by 40%, Budget Will be Partially Implemented •Cameroun Reopens Far North Nigeria Border as Boko Haram Retreats PUNCH •Era of free, easy money gone for good –Buhari •Gunmen abduct immigration officer four days after rescue •Buhari’s wife mentioned in Ha...

VANGUARD •Fitch downgrades credit ratings of First Bank, UBA •Grains: IDRC, AGRA roll out $2.155m project to curb post harvest loss •Ebonyi gov disowns social media accounts •Buhari appoints Hadiza Usman as NPA boss •Herdsmen/farmers’ clashes: Lalong supports setting-up of ranches •MALNUTRITION: NEMA takes over feeding of 1.6m IDPs PUNCH •Rivers police recover missing N60.25m cash •Edo gov: INEC rejects Sheriff faction candidates’ list •Ekiti crash: EKSU student’s leg amputated •I support state police – Osinbajo •May God save Abuja pastor’s killers, says Adeboye •Buhari writes N’Assembly on NNPC, CBN, others GUARDIAN •Organiser picks new date for Offshore West Africa forum •Sheriff’s group claims support from nine governors •INEC okays 1,390 ad hoc workers for Kogi senatorial rerun •No plans to hike electricity tariff by 100%, say NERC, Discos •U.S. has helped Nigeria’s democracy, says Buhari •Uproar in Senate over alleged forgery trial THISDAY •Nigerian Sur...

Women entrepreneurs are articulate, tenacious and ambitious.  To my understanding, a third of all new companies created today are run by women.  Entrepreneurship supports economic growth and so what is good for women is good for the economy. Female entrepreneurs are an under tapped force and if fully realized, can significantly boost economic expansion. April 2016 marked an exciting announcement of World Bank’s $2.5 billion investment in education projects for adolescent girls. The First Lady, Michelle Obama’s powerful on-site speech is a genuine endorsement of the bright future in harnessing the talents and economic potentials of mankind and women in particular. Research confirms women make better entrepreneurs Women are proving themselves to be more than capable. They are confident, believe in themselves and have drive and urgency to take on the best in the business. Last year, I had the privilege of meeting Sheryl Sanders during one of my trips to the Valley and it i...

VANGUARD •I’m part of a 27-woman gang from Benin Republic—Child abductor •Insurance firms need to recapitalise— Adeosun •Oyegun finally embraces Obaseki •Labour counsels FG on end to N-Delta crisis •Tax suit: How Gov Ikpeazu smiled home from Owerri •US releases $13m for Boko Haram victims in North East PUNCH •C’River APC demands Ayade’s impeachment •Edo gov: APC adopts panel report, endorses Obaseki •10 die as farmers, herdsmen clash in Niger •Teachers dare Ajimobi, refuse to obey resumption order •Rivers police foil plan to bomb NLNG pipeline •Buhari won’t make bogus promises on Chibok girls – Presidency GUARDIAN •Food shortage threatens 2.4m people in northeast, says USAID •NASU decries non-functional housing fund, state of economy •Manufacturers contemplate exit as production cost rises by over 50% •Crude oil prices drop to two-month low •Oyo constitutes education reform panel as schools remain shut THISDAY •IMF: Nigeria’s Economy Likely to Contract •This Y...

VANGUARD •Nigeria’s unity negotiable —Ex gov Attah •300 shoreline communities accuse Shell of ‘divide and rule tactics’ •Nigeria’s inflation rate to return to stability —Economic research •N-Delta Crisis: Why we won’t allow Buhari export crude oil —AVENGERS •Dangote seeks aid to combat hunger in IDPs camps •HIJAB: Aregbesola’s neutrality doused tension over court ruling — OBJ PUNCH •EFCC: Omisore disowns PDP emissaries to Ooni •Ex-Kano justice commissioner leads Saraki, Ekweremadu’s trial today •$1.5m Dubai mansions: Buratai should resign or be sacked –Falana, Junaid, others •How Portugal beat France to win Euro 2016 •Police detain boy, 7, over alleged murder •PDP govs, Sheriff may clash again over secretariat reopening GUARDIAN •Wanted Boko Haram chieftain, five others arrested in Lagos •Debt servicing gulps N5tr in five years, government pays N446b to creditors in 2016 •New Eagles’ coach must be given free hand to pick players, says Adelabu •Smoking ‘damages sp...

SATURDAY TELEGRAPH •Biafra-Avengers emerge… threaten Buhari, S’east govs in video release. •Abia crisis deepens… Ikpeazu’s removal stays - Abuja court….he is validly elected- Owerri court. •Senator Waku- to hell with Niger delta oil, North can feed Nigeria. •22.8 billion naira fraud: Ex air chief Amosu, others seek plea bargain. •RMD- Bureaucracy, my main challenge in govt. The AUTHORITY •NABBED! How mother of 4 was caught while stealing stock fish. •Court clears Ikpeazu, says he remains governor. •Age falsification sandal rocks new prisons boss. •Biafra: we want total freedom not referendum- Okereafor tells Madu •Kachikwu hand-over says crude production now 1.9 m daily NATION •Arms deals: Dasuki fights back •Conflicting rulings deepen Abia governorship crisis •PENGASSAN enforces total compliance with strike •FG begs striking workers •Alleged N22.8bn fraud: Ex-Air Force chief •Amosu begins plea bargain •EFCC grills Fayose’s associate, three others for eight hours...

GUARDIAN * Nigeria loses N138b to public holidays * How expired, new tyres increase rate of road accidents * Vice Chancellors deny fixing post-UTME screening fee * Boko Haram threatens to attack media houses * Theft of human parts at Kwara cemeteries on the rise * Group remembers MKO Abiola 18 years after * Senate begins probe of NNPC joint venture cash calls * Militants greet Muslims, bomb Chevron manifolds PUNCH * NDLEA seizes cocaine from tailor, arrests 63 suspects * US firm woos Nigerian entrepreneurs with green cards * Foreign airlines lose N67bn to new forex policy * Cultists kill 11 in Ogun to mark anniversary * Ooni of Ife calls for Africa’s cultural revival * Gunmen kidnap pastor, demand N2m ransom * Ikpeazu’s kinsmen threaten violence as court rules today * SERAP sues Aregbesola, Fayose, nine govs for unpaid salaries THISDAY * PDP: Makarfi, Sheriff Group Commence Peace Talks * Bayelsa Orders Reopening of Oil Wells Shut down by Aggrieved Communities ...

GUARDIAN * Rawlings wants global action on Nigeria’s loot * Support for sexual harassment bill soars, ASUU kicks * JAMB can’t determine admission guidelines for varsities, says ASUU * Ministry, EU partner on N36 billion water project for Niger Delta * Government PENGASSAN begin negotiations, union to suspend action * Nigeria’s unity non-negotiable, President Buhari tells militants * Messi, father sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud * Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi dies at 82 PUNCH * Afenifere, Ohanaeze disagree as President says Nigeria’s unity not negotiable * Buhari using ‘corrupt EFCC’ to fight graft – Fayose * Sultan greets Nigerians, urges them to embrace farming * FG, VCs peg post-UTME screening fee at N2,500 * ‘Give attention to persons living with disabilities’ * FG spends N446bn to service debt in four months * Alleged fraud: EFCC to re-arraign ex-MDs Akingbola, Atuche, Nwosu * Poly undergraduate flees after killing landlord THISDAY * Uncerta...

VANGUARD •Kidnapper arrested as he picks up N3m ransom •YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: Utomi presents young entrepreneurs with start-up kits •How smugglers turned rice smuggling into ‘life and death’ affair —Ogun Customs •We’ll partner Church on genotype verification for intending couples —Obiano •Skye Bank’s new GMD assures customers of safety of funds PUNCH •Fayose received bribes from contractors, EFCC alleges •Lagos partners builders to tackle poor constructions •Kidnapped PDP chief rescued in Abia •Police declare herbalist wanted for treating robbers •Court rejects post-conviction bail for Kogi ex-LG chairman NIGERIAN TRIBUNE •Avengers warn public against scammers, impostors. Deny opening new Twitter accounts •Govs, lawmakers, monarchs, NACOMYO, others urge Nigerians on tolerance, gains of Ramadan •Police, Borno gov task worshippers on security •Ugwuanyi prays for Nigeria over economic challenges •Grazing Reserve: Jang threatens to sue Lalong over link with protest THI...

I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Fitr, which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast. I congratulate Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of this month-long spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in obedience to the Divine Command. I sincerely pray that the Almighty Allah will reward our sacrifices with increased blessing and a more prosperous future. On this happy occasion, it is my strong belief that all true followers of Islam have been rejuvenated on the true meaning and essence of life and through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), we have learnt to imbibe the virtues of piety, sacrifice, love, self-denial and good conduct in our daily relationship with one another. As we celebrate another Eid El Fitr, I admonish all patriotic Nigerians to uphold these lessons and also appreciate the numerous material and human blessings God has endowed us with. Let us le...

VANGUARD •Ex-militants block E-West road over delayed payment of 5 months stipends •OIL DEALS: Omokore, 3 others docked, granted N200m bail •NECA wants NLC faction outlawed •Militants, stakeholders urge Buhari to stop •CBN from winding up banks •Stella Oduah denies N2.5bn theft allegation •EFCC weighs evidence against Omisore PUNCH •PDP crisis: Sheriff appeals as court affirms removal •I’ll deal with those opposing anti-graft war, says Buhari •Avengers twitter, blog accounts suspended, disabled •Nothing can stop PDP’s victory in Rivers rerun –Wike •Troops kill suicide bombers •Police get seven DIGs NIGERIAN TRIBUNE •Eid-el-Fitri: Saraki, Dogara, govs, Tinubu, others call for religious tolerance •Appoint acting VC for OAU, academics urge Buhari •Buhari harps on need for new investments •Senate forgery case: There are attempts to tamper with evidence —Melaye •CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory •Twitter suspends Niger Delta Avengers’ account •...

VANGUARD •US won’t allow Nigeria’s stolen fund laundered through its banks – Ambassador •Watch out for new moon, Sultan tells Nigerian Muslims •Falana goofed on ‘No absolute immunity’ position — Ozekhome •Alleged coup: Military monitors officers’ telephones, others •Battle for Abia: Ogah planning to kidnap judicial officers, Ikpeazu alleges •Total enforcement of ban on street trading starts today PUNCH •Six die, 12 injured in Kogi auto crash •Aisha Buhari presents N30m to Chibok girls’ parents •Fight poverty, not only corruption, FCT senator tells Buhari •Abia crisis rages as AGF fails to resolve logjam •Avengers resume hostilities, blow up NNPC, Chevron’s oil facilities NIGERIAN TRIBUNE •FG didn’t direct INEC to issue certificate of return to Ogah —AGF •Forgery case: Court has vindicated us on AGF’s role —Senate •EFCC arrests Omisore •Labour faults Oyo govt’s N5.2bn wage bill analysis •Hajia Buhari distributes N29m to Chibok parents THISDAY •Labour Party Tack...

VANGUARD •Anarchy looms in Abia as third contender emerges, challenges court ruling affirming Ogah as gov-elect •Herdsmen Attack: Enugu Catholic Bishop blasts security agencies •With US$12,000 a year, I’ll give you world champions —Toblow 2 •We’re lending to nations, says Adeboye •Edo: We will surmount PDP crisis to beat APC — Ize-Iyamu •Avengers, Tompolo disown alleged bombers in DSS custody PUNCH •Tight security in Abia Govt House as court rules Monday •PUNCH reporter wins Rotary humanitarian award •Police probe murder of Oyo assembly’s only opposition member •Post-UTME: NANS demands refund for students •SSANU, NASU insist on new VC for OAU, reject Salami •Saraki, others have no absolute immunity, says Falana NIGERIAN TRIBUNE •PDP picks dep gov candidate in Edo •Niger Delta communities face extinction over erosions—ERA •54-year old man, defiles 11-year old orphan in Ekiti •Yoruba leaders deplore lopsided security appointments •Dideolu Hospital ends free health...

As Nigeria extends its membership of Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) from 1975 till date, the valid questions about what benefits lie in the relationship are worthy of review. In recent times, the influential British 17.5 million people made a half -hearted choice of remaining or leaving the European Union. As the months of intellectual and myopic debate swung among eligible voters in the build up to the BREXIT heart-break encomiumed as a referendum. The EU is attributed with an interlaced political economy that determines how 28 countries could support, save or savage each other from the modern claws of recession, immigration, work permits and defining a similar democracy. Other major issues are inclusive of shadow interests in security, agriculture, justice and special sanctions. EU built up its existence on a treaty agreement since 1958, the UK launched its disagreement on values that have become dissimilar in 2016. From much indications, it appears the issu...

SATURDAY TELEGRAPH •Rumble in police… Mbu, Manko, Ringim, 18 other AIGs retired. •INEC: Ikpeazu’s appeal lacks stay of execution order. •Bus driver kills twin school girls in Ogun. •Forgery: Buhari’s aides won’t testify against Saraki, others- Enang •Street hawking: buy or sell in traffic, risk 6 mopnth jail term- Ambode. •Sierra Leonean Deputy high commissioner abducted in KADUNA. NATION •Abia governorship tussle: Ikpeazu, Ogah’s supporters put state on edge •DSS uncovers plots to bomb Computer Village Lagos, worship centres, parks •Police sack Mbu, 20 other AIGs •South Africa-based Nigerian cleric conceals N1.4bn drugs in assorted foodstuffs •Alleged N2.9b fraud: Court grants N500m bail to ex-Adamawa Gov Fintiri •Ikpeazu’s appeal notice had no stay-of-execution order, says INEC •Forgery: what transpired between me and police—Enang •The Nation bags Excellence Award •Police Committe pledges to support IGP Idris •PDP’s crisis may linger till 2019, says Sheriff VAN...