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Nigeria records 462 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 43,151.  Buhari observes Eid-El-Kabir prayers at home.  Buhari speaks on EFCC, NDDC probes, decries worsening security situation.  Buhari pledges more resources to deal with insecurity.  Attack on Zulum: Sack service chiefs now, Reps urge Buhari.  Presidency: Tinubu, others should allow S’East take its turn - Edwin Clark.  2023 Presidency: Mamman Daura has no qualification, experience to give directives - Edwin Clark.  NDDC Probe: Akpabio, IMC, lawmakers hiding something - N’Delta stakeholders.  Senate probes fresh multi-billion Naira fraud in NDDC.  Eid-El-Kabir: Sadiya Umar Farouq calls for sacrifice.  Sharing Sallah meat with Christians builds peace - Sheik Maraya.  NBA election: Alegeh urges Adesina, Ajibade to support Akpata.  Boko Haram: Maiduguri death toll rises to 6 - Police.  Army to investigate attack on Zulum’s convoy.  Nigerian Govt officials, staff didn’t sell 48m barrels of stolen crude - NNPC.  Exxon M

Nigeria records 481 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 42,689.  Eid-El-Kabir: Buhari, Govs, others advocate compliance with COVID-19 protocols.  COVID-19 guidelines not designated to oppress Nigerians - Buhari.  2023: Tinubu/Dogara Presidential ticket’s rumor - Gov Buni.  2023 Presidency: Anger in S’East over Daura’s utterance.  Afenifere leader, Ayo Fasanmi dies at 94, for burial Aug 4.  Buhari mourns Afenifere Leader, Sam Momah.  End killings now, Middle Belt leader urges FG.  I stepped on powerful toes - Magu.  Magu responds to AGF’s allegations.  Soldier goes berserk, kills senior officer over frozen salary account.   Widows, IDPs knock FG over amnesty for B’Haram fighters.  Sallah: IG orders intensive nationwide patrol.  Akpata emerges NBA new president.  COVID-19: Investors urges to put resources into food production.  NNPC exposes international syndicate’s plot to defraud Nigeria.  CBN maize import ban Ill-timed, May cripple poultry sector - Don.  Firms foresee pos

Nigeria records 404 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 42,208.  Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine worked in monkeys - Study.  Nigeria announces dates for commencement of NECO, NABTEB.  Passengers groan over ticket hike as train services resume.  Eid El-Kabir: Buhari bars ministers, others from paying Sallah homage.  Flooding: FG says 499 LGAs in 28 states at risk.  EFCC Probe: Presidency flushes out ‘Magu Boys’, returns them to police headquarters.  Amaechi to Reps: Ibadan- Kano rail, others at risk if $500m loan probe continues.  Amaechi’s remark over Chinese loans sparks outrage.  Senate begins Constitution review after Sallah - Sen Omo-Agege.  Don’t heat up the polity, Udeogaranya urges Mamman Daura.  Ohaneze tackles Daura, insists on Igbo Presidency.  Middle Belt group cautions Mamman Daura over 2023 comments.  Court of Appeal affirms deregistration of political parties.   ASUU faults secret recruitment of Academic staff at Uniport.  Labor declares war with Govs.  Ram seller

Nigeria records 624 new cases of COVID-19, total number of confirmed cases now 41,804.  COVID-19 hazard allowances: 33 states fail to pay as 854 doctors, nurses test positive.  Global Coronavirus deaths pass 650,000 as new surges prompt fresh curbs.  Continued closure’ll kill varsities, says pro-Chancellor.  Buhari, APC Govs meet via video conferencing.   What Buhari discussed with APC Govs on Edo, Ondo Polls.  It’s in our interest to strengthen Gulf of Guinea Commission, says Buhari.  Buhari won’t resign, he is winning anti-graft law, Minister insists.  Ozekhome meets Salami Panel, testifies against Magu, submits videos.  Netherlands, Switzerland to repatriate $200m Malabu deal cash - AGF.  Senator to sue Akpabio over NDDC contract scam.  2023 Presidency: No need for zoning, Mamman Daura says.  CUPP sues president over tenure of Service Chiefs.  AIB releases Osinbajo’s helicopter crash report, 3 others.  Appeal Court dismisses Melaye’s case against Adeyemi’s election.   Senate summons

Nigeria records 648 new cases of COVID-19, total number of confirmed cases now 41,180 COVID-19: FG plans summit to verify herbal claims  COVID-19: Wearing face mask better than ventilator, NCDC warns.  Borders closure nor ‘sustainable strategy’ against COVID-19 - WHO.  Sallah: We’re pressured to resume train services - FG.  FG orders secondary schools to reopen as WASSCE starts Aug 17.  Only schools designated as WASC centres will be reopened - FG.  NUT insists on PPE, others as SS3 pupils resume Aug 4.  WASSCE: Students optimistic as teachers, parents fear mass failure.  Don’t reopen varsities now, Chancellor tells FG.  Buhari names railway stations after Awo, Ekwueme, Enahoro, Rewane, others.  Obasanjo missing as Buhari names railway stations after ‘prominent Nigerians’.  NDDC contracts beneficiaries: Akpabio finally names senators, Reps.  NDDC Probe: Nwaoboshi, Manager Fire back at Akpabio.   NDDC probe takes dramatic turn.  Retired workers charge NNPC to obey decisions on harmonize

NEWS HEADLINES-27 JUL 20 Nigeria records 555 new cases of Coronavirus, total confirmed cases now 40,532 School resumption: FG, states meet next week to discuss modalities 14 Airports now open for full operations - FG N7.5bn Grant: TETFund involves private institutes, others in research I remitted N329bn into NNPC accounts - Magu. Ex-Banker facing $153m Diezani loot trial testifies against Magu VON-DG commends Dogara’s return to APC Why I dumped PDP - Dogara Akpabio names lawmakers on NDDC contracts’ list Only 6 states viable as Katsina made N8bn but got N136bn Federal Allocation 80,000 Nigerians held as sex slaves abroad - Reps. Again PDP berated Buhari over trip to Mali, urges him to visit Borno Buhari should visit Kaduna, demands PDP Recovered loot: How Buhari rewarded panelists who indicted Magu with top Govt jobs Evacuation: 35 Nigerians arrive Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport from France 2023: North loves Igbo, will help ndigbo become president - Arthur Eze

Nigeria records 438 new cases of Coronavirus, total number of confirmed cases now 39,977 Again resident doctors threaten to strike over unpaid salary shortfalls, COVID-19 hazard allowance Buhari applauds Nigerians in diaspora’s Development Contribution FG reintegrated 601 repentant Boko Haram terrorists into society after DRR graduation in Gombe Uncompleted NDDC projects dot Niger Delta NDDCGate: Fury in Niger Delta PDP urges media not to play politics with fight against corruption You can’t be godfather in Edo, Wike, Tambuwal, Secondus tell Oshiomhole How NASS probe threatens NDDC forensic audit Gov Abdulrazaq’s father dies at 93 Gbajabiamila condoles Kwara Gov over father’s death You’re the worst Senate President in Nigeria’s history - Arthur Eze replies Anyim I was disappointed by Achebe’s comment on my Nobel Prize - Soyinka ‘Dangote’, other bandits killed in Zamfara air raid - Military Mixed feelings over performance of Service Chiefs Military chiefs got N238bn for weapons, others

Nigeria records 591 new cases of Coronavirus, total confirmed cases now 39,539  Health sector nears collapse as FG neglects resident doctors’ demand PDP asks Buhari to resign over rising insecurity, corruption PDP gripped by undemocratic pandemic - Presidency Reopening: NCAA approves restart plans for Jos, Benin Airports FG urges Abuja civil servants to undergo COVID-19 test FG denies stopping #BBNaija Buhari condoles with Tanzanian President on Ben Mkapa’s death President Buhari’s administration delivering electoral promises, says APC Why Nigeria’s breakup is impossible - Junaid Mohammed Dogara dumps PDP, meets Buhari in Aso Rock Oyegun welcomes Dogara back to APC We’re not opposed to autonomy for judiciary, legislature, says Govs Why all NDDC contractors may remain unknown How NDDC paid staff N655m for training, foreign trips during COVID-19 lockdown - Report We want looters of NDDC billions exposed - Nkanga, PANDEF Leader Police arrest scores of MASSO