Find out what is making headlines all over the country from the covers of The Guardian, Vanguard, The Nation and The Punch.
For today, November 29 2016:
For today, November 29 2016:
THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER
EFCC arraigns Justice Ajumogobia, Obla over alleged bribery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, alongside Chief Godwin Obla (SAN), before the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged bribery.
First new HIV vaccine trial begins in Africa
Ahead of the World AIDS Day 2016 on Thursday, scientists have launched the first Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) vaccine efficacy study anywhere, for over seven years, in South Africa.
Makarfi’s PDP seeks cancellation of Ondo poll, heads for tribunal
The Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday called for a total cancellation of the governorship election held in Ondo State at the weekend.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
Why Akeredolu shouldn’t be governor – PDP
THE national hierarchy of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, rejected the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State and directed its candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, to head for the tribunal to cancel the poll.
Buhari, Tinubu not at loggerheads — Presidency
The Presidency last night denied any form of feud or rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and a national leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Army launches ‘Operation Python Dance in S-East’; Warns IPOB, MASSOB, herdsmen
THE Nigerian Army, yesterday, began a security operation code-named Exercise Python Dance, in the five South-East states as part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Yuletide period, with a warning to groups in the area that they would be the target if they foment trouble during the period.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
MAN to Central Bank: reduce interest rate
Manufacturers yesterday pleaded for a rate cut to revive the sector.
EFCC arraigns judge, SAN for alleged corruption, forgery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned a judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia and a senior lawyer, Chief Godwin Obla (SAN) for alleged bribery and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
PDP leaders renew assault after Ondo election loss
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have renewed their bitter rivalry —no thanks to the party’s loss of last Saturday’s Ondo State governorship election.
THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER
FG may file charges against judges before CCT soon
The Federal Government may soon start filing charges relating to breach of code of conduct for public officers against some judges, The PUNCH have learnt.
Alleged N4.7bn fraud: Obanikoro to testify against Fayose
A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, was at the Abuja office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday where he agreed to testify against Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and his aide, Mr. Abiodun Agbele.
I moved Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s cash from court —Banker
An official of Diamond Bank Plc, Ademola Oshodi, told a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Monday that he managed the bank account of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, with number 0032091183, domiciled in the bank.
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