The senator representing Kaduna Central zone at the upper chamber, Shehu Sani has said the invasion of his constituency office by thugs was an assassination attempt on his life.

Punch

Bleak Xmas for Reps, constituents as recession bites harder

Christmas will be bleak this year for most members of the House of Representatives and voters in their constituencies, owing to the biting recession.

The Sun

Why Nigeria banned toxic fuel from Europe

When reports filtered in last September, that Swiss trading firms – Trafigura and Vitol – were exploiting weak regulations in Africa to import “dirty fuels” into Africa, including Nigeria, many dismissed it as impossible considering the many government agencies that are present at the ports.

Premium Times

Bureau to investigate Army Chief Buratai for alleged false asset declaration

The Code of Conduct Bureau has pledged to invite Nigeria’s Army Chief, Tukur Buratai, for questioning as it verifies his asset declaration to determine whether or not he is culpable of false asset declaration.

Leadership

3 Die, 17 Injured In Fresh Borno Bomb Explosion

The Borno state police command has confirmed the death of 3 persons including 2 suicide bombers as 17 others sustained various degree of injuries in Sunday morning suicide attack explosion on Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

Vanguard

$321m Abacha loot: FG denies $79m commission agreement with Swiss govt

The Federal Government has denied agreeing to pay the Swiss government $79 million in order to release the $321 million stashed in that country by late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha.

Thisday

2017 Budget Will Pull Nigeria Out of Recession, Says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to lose faith in the ability of his administration to make a difference in their lives, saying the 2017 Budget contains measures that will pull Nigeria out the current economic recession.