Nigeria Breaking News Today Wednesday, August 9, 2017

This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Wednesday 9, 2017.

#Resume Or Resign: Buhari has broken no law – Senate

The Senate on Tuesday, in Abuja said President Muhammadu Buhari had not violated any constitutional provisions by not returning from medical vacation after 90 days.

The statement is sequel to the protests staged in Abuja by a coalition of civil society organisations, calling for the resignation or resumption of the president over his indefinite medical vacation.

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Lassa Fever: Pregnant woman, one other killed,100 others under watch in Lagos

Two people, including a pregnant woman have been confirmed dead from Lassa fever outbreak, at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH.

It was learnt that the deceased who were lassa fever patients at LUTH, died few days after admisssion because their cases were presented late, despite efforts to cure them.

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#Resume Or Resign: Police attacked anti-Buhari protesters, Charlie Boy, Others injured

The police on Tuesday attacked protesters calling on the resumption or resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari who has been on a medical vacation in London for over 90 days.

It was gathered that Charlie Boy, an entertainer, and Uyi Amadin, a correspondent with Silverbird Television and his cameraman, sustained injuries during the attack.

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