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                           Stephen Davis, the Australian hostage negotiator who was negotiating with Boko Haram on behalf of the Nigerian government, to free the over 200 abducted Chibok school girls, is alleging that certain politicians are funding the terrorist group. Continue...

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                               The Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, has announced the reinstatement of the over 16, 000 resident doctors sacked on August 13 . The spokesperson to the Minister, Dan Nwomeh, in a tweet said the doctors reinstatement became yesterday (Thursday). The resident doctors make up 70 per cent of the workforce in government’s hospitals. The doctors were sacked after a month-long strike by the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, an association of all medical practitioners in Nigeria. The doctors had been on indefinite strike following the non compliance of their “24 minimum demands ” by the Nigerian government. Following the lift of the suspension of the RTP all Chief Medical Directors, CMDs and Medical Directors, MDs of training centers have been directed to issue letters of reinstatement to the resident doctors.  Mr. Nwomeh said the letters will enable the doctors resum...

                          HISTORY was made yesterday in Igbodo Kingdom of Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, when a day old baby boy was crowned to become the crown prince of the kingdom, ostensibly to forestall any succession controversy in future. He was crowned some few hours after his birth within the hospital environment. Continue...

                        Lagos nightlife has received a shot of class over the last few months with theE.M.E & J.Parties presents the Cîroc Life series. This weekend, get ready for more! The directors of E.M.E and J. PARTIES presents CIROC LIFE in LAGOS featuringBanky W & DJ Rolly! It promises to be an experience of a lifetime with great music, great food and great ambience. Be there…VIP & VVIP options available. Date: Saturday, August 30th 2014 Time: 9pm Venue: Rhapsody’s Victoria Island, 19 Agoro Odiyan Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Contact: iffy@rhapsodys.com.ng | 0816 580 5321 | 081 707 07075

                 The battle to contain the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in Nigeria suffered a setback, yesterday, as the virus evaded a surveillance team in Lagos and claimed its first victim, a medical doctor in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Governor of the state, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu both confirmed the news.   Speaking in Port Harcourt, Governor Amaechi in a special broadcast said: “We woke up this morning to the sad confirmation that the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease has claimed its first victim in Rivers State. Dr. Iyke Sam Enemuo died last Friday, August 22, 2014 as a result of what was suspected to be Ebola Virus Disease. The State Ministry of Health on becoming aware of the conditions of his death, immediately commenced investigations and contact tracing. Read the full content here:  vanguardngr

                    Dora Akunyili, renowned NAFDAC reformer and former Minister of Information and Communications who passed away in June at 59, was buried on Thursday 28th August 2014 in Anambra. Dignitaries from all walks of life including top government officials – federal and state, were in Agulu in Anaocha local government area of the state where she was laid to rest. Continue...