TOP NEWS Philippines demands explanation as Kuwait expels envoy Manila demanded an explanation Thursday after its ambassador to Kuwait was expelled, shocking Philippine authorities and deepening a diplomatic row over the treatment of domestic workers in the Gulf state. AFP
Pharmacists seek end to health workers’ strike, deaths in hospitals Chukwuma Muanya (Assistant Editor) and Adaku Onyenucheya
Reps summon Buhari over nation’s insecurity Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze, Juliet Akoje (Abuja), Emmanuel Ande (Yola) and Joseph Wantu (Makurdi)
El-Rufai signs law on child welfare, protection Murtala Adewale (Kano), Uzoma Nzeagwu (Awka) and Abdulganiyu Alabi (Kaduna)
Senate aborts session to visit Melaye in hospital Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Kanayo Umeh, George Opara(Abuja) and John Akubo (Lokoja)
Leaders ask National Assembly to sanction Buhari for spending $462m on jets Azimazi Momoh Jimoh and Oludare Richards, Abuja
My comments on governors’, ministers’ absence at summit were in good faith, says Sanusi Murtala Adewale, Kano