News (302390)

Lassa fever is a Nigerian disease —DG, Institute of Medical Research, Prof Ujah

Lagos State commits to ending violence against children

USAID donates N47m medical equipment to Ebonyi

Elumelu, NLI Associate Fellows brainstorm on leadership for high impact

NiMET predicts moderate dust haze in the North, cloudy conditions in the South

NAMA dismisses reports on leadership tussle

Working Moms, others partner to save African languages

Boko Haram: Military deploys hi-tech mine sweeper in North-East •We’re now better equipped: Army Chief

PR expert, CBN, UBA, others to parley at BJAN symposium

Reps divided over restriction on foreign trips, probe NAPIMS’ $260m oil contract

FG seeks liberalisation of visa issuance among D-8 countries

4 policemen in trouble over kidnap of ex-President Jonathan’s foster father

PDP cries foul as EFCC arrests ex-Acting National Chairman Uche Secondus

Naira bounces back powerfully, appreciates to N280/dollar

Expect more kidnappings, armed robbery and youth restiveness: Experts

Buhari woos Saudi investors, speaks of desire to urgently develop agriculture and other sectors to overcome harsh effects of lower oil prices

Dasukigate a child’s play compared to Wikegate —Rivers APC •Urges urgent probe of governor

Uba, Oduah retain Senate seats as Supreme Court refuses to review judgment on Anambra PDP

Minister commends media’s role in fight against corruption, terrorism

MOSOP condemns military invasion of Ogoni communities, demands immediate withdrawal of troops

Nigerian military exceptional and outstanding, says Liberia’s Defence Minister

Saraki identifies key to harmonious co-existence

South Africa’s economy in crisis

Senate orders revocation of re-allocated FCT plots

Atiku, Tinubu, Saraki, Osinbajo, other APC chiefs meet behind closed doors in Aso Rock

N1.04tr fine: MTN withdraws suit against NCC, pays N50b

Missing aircraft found crashed, killing all 23 on board

Children sue TB Joshua, Synagogue over father’s death

Buhari spits fire, says those who distorted 2016 budget to be severely punished

Popular talcum powder said to cause cancer •Court orders manufacturers to pay $72m to a victim

JAMB soft pedals, gives candidates additional 48 hours to complete late registration

13 nabbed in Kano on their way to join ISIS terrorist group

PDP BoT makes U-turn, okays Sheriff as National Chairman

Bureaux de Change operators back FG on naira value

Alleged N2.3Bn Scam: How I shared N121m on instruction: Witness