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The Nation reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed the exchange rate unification of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The newspaper says Dino Melaye testified as a witness at the presidential election petition tribunal, saying he got reports of rigging from PDP agents.

Guardian reports that state police tops Nigerians’ wish list for the 10th national assembly. The newspaper says Nigeria and key African countries are scouting for over $30 billion to bring to reality the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline.

Punch reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained Kamilu Omokide, the receiver manager appointed by Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria for Arik Nigeria Limited, over alleged misappropriation and diversion of about N120bn. The newspaper says the federal government projects N9tn annual revenue from asset concession.

Independent details how activists condemned the Bola Tinubu administration for putting ‘the cart before the horse’ on the issue of petrol subsidy. The newspaper says Mansur Mashi, a former member of the house of representatives and three bank officers, were convicted of conspiracy and ob­taining by false pretenses.

The Sun reports that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has set up panels to probe seven judges accused of engaging in various acts of corruption. The newspaper reports that armed robbers killed a man and raped his two daughters in Ibadan.

Tribune says Eze Anaba, the editor of Vanguard newspapers, won the election to become the president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, (NGE). The newspaper reports that Ime Akpan, an official of the University of Uyo, has confirmed that Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, graduated from the institution in 2004.