President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed "heart-felt" sadness over the death of Madam Omowunmi Bisi Akande, wife of the founding chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).

The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole over what they termed contempt of the Legislative Houses Powers and Privileges Act and plan to frustrate ongoing investigation into the allegations relating to Corruption by Health Management Organisations (HMOs).

The Nigerian Army says it will on Thursday activate its 6 Division, Port Harcourt, with the inauguration of special task forces and operational outfits.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari, currently in London on medical vacation “is in high spirit and is doing very well and recuperating.”

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill, which seeks to compel hospitals to treat persons with gunshot wounds.

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr. Bankole Adeoye

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr. Bankole Adeoye, has alerted Nigerians of the country’s strict enforcement of its currency declaration law which allows passengers only a maximum of $3,000 through its airports and not the widely obtained $10,000.