Newspaper Headlines For 29th March, 2017

Vanguard

Senate Takes Anti-Magu War To Presidency

The Senate, yesterday, drew the battle line with the Presidency as it suspended for two weeks, the screening of 27 persons President Muhammadu Buhari nominated for the office of Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs

 

Nigerian Tribune

Senate Suspends Talks On 27 RECs Over Magu

The Senate on Tuesday, suspended the consideration of the 27 resident electoral commissioners (RECs) sent to it by the Presidency over failure to remove the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, after his rejection by the chamber.

 

Daily Sun

Tinubu: How To Fight Corruption Monster

Former Lagos State governor and leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahamed Tinubu has said unless Nigeria begins to operate a credit system of economy, corruption will continue to thrive in the country.

 

The Punch

Sagay, Other Kick As Senate Puts Off RECs Confirmation Over Magu

The Senate has protested against the retention of Mr Ibrahim Magu as the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission despite the rejection of his nomination by the lawmakers.

 

New Telegraph

Senate Dares Buhari

The Senate, yesterday, sent a signal to President Muhammadu Buhari, to prepare for another round of battle, over the continued stay in office of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, after the chamber rejected his confirmation for substantive appointment twice.

 

The Nation

Buhari Hails ‘Outstanding’ Politician Tinubu at 65

It was a day of encomiums and serious talks yesterday in Lagos. Statesmen, eminent politicians, top government officials, military chiefs, captains of industry and traditional rulers joined relations and associates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Ahamed Tinubu, for his 65^th birthday in Lagos.