Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The United States Mission in Nigeria has taken steps to bolster democracy in Nigeria by defending free and fair elections. Spokesperson Rauf Oyewole said fighting corruption and defending credible elections are central to the U.S. government's action plan. Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has described unserious presidential aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) running to President Muhammadu Buhari to inform him of their political ambition. APC has refuted reports of its decision to suspend the national convention of the party scheduled for February 27.