News (302040)

Air Chief blames past administrations for Nigeria’s security challenges •Creates Special Forces Command in North-East

HURIWA berates Prison Service over Metuh, wants EFCC restructured

INEC bemoans increasing spate of electoral violence

Cleric predicts outbreak of political violence in Abia, calls for prayers

CBN rules out reversal of ban on forex sale to BDCs

Police moves to restore civil authority in the North East

FG saves $5 billion from scrapping of oil subsidy: Osinbajo

50 pro-Biafra activists killed in the past 4 months —Intersociety •Gives names of some of the victims •Reminds Buhari of EU advice on Biafra

Ogoni leaders, elders wade into MOSOP crisis

PDP Spokesman Olisa Metuh arraigned in handcuffs for the second time in three days

I never stepped down as Speaker; I’m still in charge —Bayelsa lawmaker reportedly sacked by Appeal Court

When Naira catches Lassa Fever, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Fashola laments devastating effects of militants’ attack on gas pipeline as losses mount

Judge forces FG to produce Dasuki in court

Notes on anti-corruption

Allianz Global identifies major threats to business in 2016

Kudos, knocks for Buhari as Senate begins debate on 2016 Budget

FG reaps US$33 billion from Nigeria LNG investment

How Obiano, The ‘Chopping Governor’, liquidated Anambra treasury in just 22 months in office: CLO

2 Ibadan high chiefs lock horns over Olubadan seat 24 hours after the death of Oba Odulana

Tony O. Elumelu to address World Economic Forum on how to meet clean power needs of developing countries

Yorubas want Ilaje indigene as next NDDC boss

Buhari unfolds plan to reconstitute Presidential Taskforce on Polio

Wike performing wonders —Rivers PDP Chairman; invites Amaechi, Dakuku to come and see things for themselves

Jebba-Mokwa road, a national disaster —Hon. Funke Adedoyin

FG appoints new MD for Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation

Britain pledges more support to help Nigeria fight insurgency

Osun Govt. replies PDP on increased cost of airport project

Lassa fever: Establish diagnostic centre, Red Cross tells Anambra Govt.

Improved visibility likely today, even as dust haze persists —NiMET

Nigerian villagers accuse Cameroonian troops of invasions, killing of innocent civilians

Kaduna, Sokoto, Yobe, Borno partner Dangote Foundation, Gates Foundation and USAID on anti-polio drive

Reps Committee on Army/Shiite clash visits Zaria, pledges fairness

Code of Conduct Tribunal cries out over inadequate funding to prosecute corruption cases

Lagos admitted into Odu’a Group •It’s a big leap towards South-West integration, says Ambode