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NATIONAL Nigeria records 201 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 58,848. Nigeria @60: Buhari to give Independence Day Address from Eagle Square.  Nigeria @60: Nigeria not breathing well, says Adebanjo, Ezeife, Yakasai, Olunloye, Kokori, Mbazulike, Amaechi.  Buhari swears in 4 new Permanent Secretaries, Chairs  virtual Cabinet Meeting.    Nigerians demand restructuring as nation clocks 60.  Afenifere, Ohaneze fault structure, ACF demands referendum on one Nigeria.  FEC okays N13.08trn for 2021 budget.  ICPC denies indicting Minister over school feeding program.  HND/BSc Dichotomy: FG fails to implement White Paper 14 years after.  Nigeria in 1960 and Nigeria in 2020 at a glance.  Queen of England congratulates Nigeria on 60th Independence Anniversary.  Nigeria at 60: Police warns against rally, protest in Lagos.  Senate receives MTF/FSP report, lawmakers reject PENCOM nominee.  Ondo electronic poll: INEC invites 40 companies for presentation.  8 companies so far demonstrate

NATIONAL Nigeria records 187 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 58,647.  Schools reopening: COVID-19 cases may rise - FG.  80 passengers tested positive 7 days after arrival - PTF.  Nigeria declares Thursday public holiday for independence.  Buhari to present 2021 budget next week.  Buhari seeks approval to reimburse 5 states N148bn.  Buhari asks Senate to confirm 8 nominees as Supreme Court Justices.  Buhari commissions Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail to link Abuja.  FG moves to stop hoodlums from looting aircraft crash sites.  Magu’s lawyers planting false publications against Panel - Salami.  Humanitarian Ministry denies diverting N2.72bn school feeding fund.  Boko Haram will soon be history, says Buni.  Governance: It has never been this bad, says CAN.  CAN tables 10-Point demand, says lopsided appointments generating tension.  P&ID: London court orders release of $200m to FG.  Malami hails court order releasing $200m P&ID legal fee to Nigeria.  FG rewards Nigeria

NATIONAL Nigeria records 136 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 58,460.  Buhari mourns security agents, others as terrorists launch fresh attack on Zulum.  36 states take FG to Supreme Court over Courts’ funding.  Anger, disappointment trail labour’s suspension of strike.  We’ve not been informed of tariff hike suspension - DisCos.  Water Resources Bill anti-people, threat to nation’s security - Ijaw group.  FG launches digital Nigeria portal, mobile App.  FG unveils historical exhibition to celebrate nation’s independence.  ICPC uncovers multi-billion Naira TSA Scam.  N2.67bn school feeding funds found in private accounts - ICPC.  ICPC says not targeting lawmakers with constituency projects tracking.  Good people either get into politics or be ruled by lesser humans - Senate Spokesman.  FG’s 774,000 jobs: Ministry raises lawmakers’ slots.  It’s ‘Petty Partisanship’ to say corruption more prevalent now - Ahmed Lawal.  We have not received new PIB from Presidency - NASS. 

NATIONAL Nigeria records 126 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 58,324.  Chances of COVID-19 infection in aircraft cabin very high - Molecular biologist.  Airline operators pull out of planned nationwide strike.  Labor calls off strike, FG suspends new electricity tariff for 2 weeks.  TUC threatens to resume strike after 2 weeks.  New electricity tariff increase justifiable - IBEDC.  Buhari submits PIB to National Assembly, scraps NNPC, PPPRA in new bill.  Fuel, electricity: Nigeria’ll incur wrath of IMF, World Bank if we revert to old prices - FG.  SERAP gives FG 14 days for trial of 103 corruption cases.  Group condemns call for Buhari’s resignation.  Present cracks may lead to Nigeria’s breakup, Osinbajo warns.  Osinbajo: We hope to reopen land borders soon.  2023: Northern groups want Onu to contest for President.   National Assembly tasked on rechanneling constituency projects’ votes to healthcare, e-learning.  Akpabio orders NDDC to budget for East-West Road complet

NATIONAL Nigeria records 213 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 58,062.  COVID-19: Second wave looms amid lax safety protocols.  FG moves to strengthen primary, secondary healthcare systems.  NLC strike: Nigeria Airspace may be closed Monday.  Petrol/electricity tariff hikes: Labour adamant as FG obtains fresh order to stop strike.  Strike: Be at work Monday, Head of Service advises workers.  Nationwide strike will bring more suffering to workers, governors tell labour.  UK to Nigeria: We determine who gets our visa.  Why I insisted on free, fair elections in Edo, says Buhari.  Nigeria @60: Buhari urges NSCIA to eradicate religious extremism, intolerance.  Nigeria@60: Pray, God is not happy with us - Aisha Buhari.  Buhari renews appointments of PTDF, PEF, NCDMB CEOs.  Reps keep mum on cost of chamber’s electronic system.  I’ll support Tinubu’s presidential bid - Senator Buhari.  2023: Jega, 33 others lead PRP Advisory Committee.  Buhari, North rejects restructuring as cur

NATIONAL Nigeria records 125 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 57,849.  CAMA law’ll ensure transparency - Buhari.  Court restrains NLC, TUC from embarking on planned Sep 28 strike.  Labor shuns ruling stopping strike, talks with FG deadlocked.  Labor to FG: You must return to old fuel price, electricity tariff.  Construction of rail from Nigeria to Niger, an insult - Labor.  60th Anniversary: Why we’re celebrating inspite of odds- Lai Mohammed.  Nigeria not building rail line to Niger Republic - Presidency.  FG unveils new policy on science, technology education.  N12bn Ohafia-Arochukwu Road: Kalu lauds Buhari, Fashola, Lawan, Abia leaders.  Magu: Malami fails to appear before Salami Panel.  Nigerians sadder, more frustrated than ever, Kukah tells Buhari.  Nigeria to be affected as US moves to ban 4-year student visa for some countries.  Over 170 million Nigerians without health insurance.  Okonjo-Iweala: Nigeria lobbies Republic of Iran’s votes in WTO elections.  Grenad

NATIONAL Nigeria records 111 new cases of of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 57,724.  Low attendance, fee hike, lateness characterize school reopening.  Kano-Niger Republic rail line: PDP, CSOs, others attack FG as FEC approves $1.96bn project.  Buhari okays Oil Reform Bill as Senate resumes Tuesday.  Fuel strike: FG meets labour today.  Buhari admits Boko Haram, bandits terrorizing Nigeria.  Buhari promises partnership with UN, demands cooperation on common problems.  If UN fails to mobilize against COVID-19, it would’ve failed the world - Buhari.  You cannot impose Water Resources Bill on Nigerians - Group.  Nigerian medical doctors among least paid globally.  Life not about winning only, says Oshiomhole.  CAMA contains dangerous provisions, says Falana, Odinkalu.  Court refuses to hear suit challenging dissolution of Oshiomhole-led NWC.  Leadership tussle: Southeast APGA visits Njoku.  APC Defeat: APC total loss of all S’South states self inflicted - Tonye Princewill.  IPOB orde

NATIONAL Nigeria records 176 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 57,613.  Labour, Civil Society group’s reaffirm Monday’s strike.  No going back on Water Resources Bill - FG.  Water Resources Bill: Afenifere, Ohaneze, others tackle FG, says critics Ill-informed.  Teachers seek upward review of retirement age.  World Teachers Day: 12 states didn’t submit nominations for awards, says FG.  Ganduje in Villa, briefs Buhari on Kano blasphemy saga.  Sanusi advises FG on human capital development.  Leakages: FG takes over revenue custody of NNPC, Customs, FIRS, NIMASA, others.  SERAP lists constitutional oath of Buhari, Osinbajo, Govs, lawmakers.  Yahaya, Dankwambo’s row deepens over Gombe PDP chieftain’s detention.  I’m not under US surveillance - Atiku.  Osinbajo, Obi agree on need for more investment in education.  How contractor stalled ‘Social Investment Funds’ payment in Bayelsa, A-Ibom, Abia, Zamfara.  Rising food prices in North send scary signal.  BUSINESS CBN cuts MPR to