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View this email in your browser Headlines Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 200 deaths in 11 months Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. Read More Northern governors donate N180 million to victims of Tudun Biri bombing The victims of the strike are mostly children and women celebrating the Maulud (birthday of Prophet Muhammad). Violence against women, children persists in Nigeria 20 years after Maputo Protocol The Maputo progress report shows that even though legislation such as the Child Rights Act (CRA) of 2003 exists in Nigeria, girls as young as nine are still married off. ANALYSIS: Inconsistencies costing the AU Mission in Somalia The country's plea for an AU troop drawdown pause exposes security doubts and raises concerns for regional stability. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   Tell us your opinion on this story and you may be featured in a follow up article. What do you think about our editorial on the CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria? Most Recent Stories Tinubu celebrates ex-President Buhari at 81 President Tinubu extolled the peerless leadership credentials and feats of the former president, recalling his meritorious service to the nation at various times as head of state and as president. Read More Nigerian military confirms killing of notorious terrorists, over 40 others The military authorities also said 159 other terrorists were arrested. Nigeria's executive, legislature, judiciary highly corrupt – ICPC survey It is observed from the survey that corruption has become so pervasive that Nigerians need to embark on a change of attitude, change of mindset and change of behaviour. 'Training one medical student costs N5bn' – VCs decry poor funding of govt universities The Vice-Chancellors noted that there were still gaps in the cost-sharing ratio between the government and the individual student. Three dead, seven injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident – FRSC The FRSC spokesperson added that 18 people, including 16 men and two women, were involved in the accident. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos INTERVIEW: Why lawmakers leave NASS broke despite earning N450 million in four years - Ex-Rep Business UPDATED: Nigeria's inflation hits 28.20% as food prices rise According to the report, the food inflation rate in November 2023 quickened to 32.84 per cent. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment N500m Legal Threat: Iyabo Ojo's daughter blasts Naira Marley Priscilla urged the Marlian Record Label boss to stay focused, saying there is evidence of him and his associate bulling late Mohbad. Mark Angel tenders apology for Emmanuella's viral video "I take full responsibility as a parent, and I sincerely apologise for any discomfort or concern this may have caused," Mark Angel wrote. Opinion Ìkà, By Toyin Falola Wicked people exist in numbers, littering every place they are with their evidently obnoxious, outrageous, and even sadistic attitudes. Yorùbá people accurately define the wicked ones whom they call Ìkà, in their sayings that Ìkà kò kò, kí oun tó dùn kó bàjé, which literally means "the wicked one does not mind if tragedy replaces joyous experience." Saving ECOWAS by applying the brakes in Niger Republic, By Owei Lakemfa … at the 64th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, this Sunday, the Heads of State decided to dialogue with the military regime in Niger, primarily on the need for a short transition roadmap. It was a little disguised consensus to walk back from sanctions and a military invasion of Niger Republic. This may not be the news the West was hoping to hear, but it is in the best interest of Africa. 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Ethiopia's Gebresilase, Belay Minsewo win 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon Though it was the East Africans that carried the day, Nigerian athletes represented the sub-region meritoriously; shining brightly across the podium. Health Nigerian govt confirms dengue fever outbreak in northern state The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), on Saturday said 13 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Sokoto State. WHO officially recognises Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease The inclusion is coming a few days after PREMIUM TIMES reported on how the fatal, preventable disease affects Nigerian children. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.