Lassa Fever Kills Doctor, Three Others In Anambra

A medical doctor and 3 others have been reported dead from Lassa fever infection in Anambra state.

This was disclosed yesterday by a resource person Dr. Jane Ezeonu at a workshop on Lassa fever organized by the state Ministry of Health.

Ezeonu said the doctor died at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, three days ago, and was referred to NAUTH from Asaba, Delta state, warning the people to stop drinking raw garri and protect their food from rats.

Turkey Government Transfers International Students, Others To Universities With No “Coup” Ties

The Turkish government has directed all students affected by the closure of some higher institutions in the country to resume full academic classes in other government-owned institutions in the country.

A statement by the Turkish Embassy in Nigeria said all students including international students will relocate to the nation’s state universities approved by the government.

“All students regardless of their nationality have been transferred to the same city State Universities,” the statement said.

Militants Strike Again, Blow Up NNDC Pipeline

Two pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, were in the early hours of Friday blown up by gunmen suspected to be Niger Delta militants.

Local community sources who confirmed the development, said about two pipelines operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company were blown up at about 2am.

Hospital Patients Provide Cotton Wool, Menthylated Spirit - ABUTH Doctors

The Association of Resident Doctors, Ahmadu Bello University Hospital, has lamented the high level of rot in the tertiary healthcare institution, saying patients now provide cotton wool and methylated spirit for their treatment.

Members of the association, who lodged their complaints with the Senate on Friday, said they had held a week’s protest and would embark on a three-day warning strike on Monday, after which an indefinite strike would hold should the management of the hospital fail to respond.

One In Five Kano Kids Die Before Age 5 - Survey

The Recent Nigerian National Demographic Survey (NDHS) presented by Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFaH) has revealed that in Kano state, for every 1000 live-births, 185 of them will die before they mark the age of 5 in Kano State, Nigeria.

This is translated to one in every five children is dying before attaining the age of 5.

Presenting the fact sheet during an advocacy visit on the treatment of childhood pneumonia and diarrhoea, to the Managing Director Kano state Drugs and Medical Consumables supply Agency (DMCSA),programme director PACFaH, Pharmacist Remi Adeseun said pneumonia and diarrhoea accounts for 14% and 15% of the foregoing under-five mortality rate respectively, adding that advocacy has become necessary as Kano state has the highest burden of childhood pneumonia in North-Western region of the country.

Nigeria Inaugurates Locally Built Navy Gun Boats

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday in Lagos inaugurated 39 gun boats and 45 operational vehicles to assist the fight against criminals and vandals in parts of the country. Thirty of the boats were built in Nigeria.

At the inauguration, Minister of State for Defence, Mohammad Dan-Ali, said that the gun boats were fitted with appropriate weapons and anti-ballistic protection to enhance optimal efficiency.

The minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Danjuma Sheni said;

Naira Gains Strength Against The Dollar

The Naira ended 5.2 percent higher at 308 per dollar on Friday after the central bank sold dollars to support the currency, traders said.

The naira, which touched an all-time low of 365.25 on Thursday, closed at 324 per dollar in the previous session.

Nigeria FG To Allocate 60 Billion Naira More Into Capital Expenditure

Nigeria’s government is to allocate 60 billion naira ($180 million) more spending on capital projects as part of the 2016 budget and in addition to earlier releases, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said on Friday, as it tries to boost the economy.

Africa‘s largest economy is in the middle of its worst financial crisis for decades as a slump in oil revenues hammers public finances and the naira.

"God Will Fight My Fight For Me" - One Of Two Dream Team Players Axed From Rio Team

One of Nigeria's footballers sent back to Nigeria from Rio de Janeiro after they were told by Nigerian Football officials that their feeding and living expenses can no longer be catered, has lamented how they were thrown out of the team’s hotel and had to spend their own money to pay for the two nights they spent in Brazil before coming back to Nigeria.

The Nigerian Football Federation ordered two alternate players Stanley Dimgba and Yusuf Mohammed as well as several unnecessary officials to head back to Nigeria as they could no longer be catered for, and one of the players who prefers to remain anonymous has now cried out.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan Praises Oduru "I never esperedit"

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan took to twitter to praise and send words of encouragement to Nigeria's 200m champion, Divine Oduduru, who finished 2nd behind Usain Bolt in the Men’s 200m Heat race at the Olympics yesterday August 16th.

"If You Want Democracy And Freedom You Must Be Prepared To Confront The Dictator And Fight For It" - FFK Reacts

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi-Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the Police sealing the proposed venue of the PDP Convention in Port Harcourt this morning on Facebook, Read below.

"When I warned our people about Buhari and what he would do with power no-one listened. When I warned Pdp Nigeria and particularly our PDP governors about the dangers of making Ali Modu Sheriff National Chairman they would not listen.

PRO Of Police Defends Sealing Off Of PDP Convention Venue

The Nigerian Police Force PRO, DCP Donald Amunah has defended the sealing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention venue in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, speaking as a guest on Channels TV Sunrise Daily, he said,

"The Police is an institution established by law and we obey the court orders and rule of law. In an event of conflicting court orders, what do you do? We are neutral. 

The IG has been served court orders in Abuja and so we have to obey the orders. If this court order has to be obeyed, what do we do about the venue? We take control of the venue to avoid two worrying parties conflicting, to protect lives and properties.”

Woman Survives Falling Off Sea Vessel For 38 Hours In Jellyfish Infested Waters

The woman known only as Ms Fan was reported to have been leaning over a railing when she fell.

The 32-year-old spent almost two days lost at sea without a life jacket after falling from the ship in the choppy waters of the East China Sea.

Bank Of Industry And Gombe State Government Partner On N360 Million Solar Deal

The Bank of Industry (BoI) and Gombe State Government yesterday signed a N360million agreement for the deployment of pay-as-you-go solar home systems in selected rural communities of the state.

Post Manitoba Hydro TCN Management Stint - Fashola, Stakeholders Mull Future

After four years on the contentious management contract for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Manitoba Hydro International of Canada has ended its stint with Nigeria. 

Government, Banks, Unions Have Talks Over Sack in Financial Institutions

The Federal Government, and the representatives of banks and workers' unions in the financial services sector, have begun negotiations aimed at halting further retrenchment of workers in the industry.

EFCC Arrests Fake Lawyer In Port Harcourt Over 7m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, have arrested a fake lawyer, Thankgod Okachi Echem in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for defrauding his “client”, a sum of N7,000,000.

I Advise Him To Know He Is No More A Military Man - Oba Of Lagos

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to change his leadership style, saying the president should know that he is not a military ruler.

The traditional ruler who said this while making a speech at the opening of SunTrust Bank Limited in Lagos Monday, also urged the president to always listen to advice on how best to govern the country.

Robbery Attack Along Lagos - Ibadan Express way

Reports reaching NewsNigeriaHQ that armed men carried out an attack along Lagos - Ibadan express way.

“The Hideout Was A Shanty Built On Water” - Kidnapped Oniba Of Iba

The Oniba of Iba community, Oba Goriola Oseni, who regained his freedom on Saturday, has narrated his traumatic experiences in the kidnappers’ den.