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NATIONAL Nigeria records 162 new cases of COVID-19, total number of confirmed cases now 62,853.  US forces kill 6, rescue American citizen abducted by armed men in Nigeria.  Trump’s tweet on rescue of American hostage in Nigeria draws flak.  FG clarifies position on social media regulation.   Protect Nigerians against COVID-19 in Israel, NCPC boss charges medical team.  Nigeria’s Unity not negotiable, says Northern State Christian Elders.  Buhari mourns Igwe Alex Nwokedi.  We will reconvene plenary to address youth bills - Gbajabiamila.  Federal Character doesn’t reflect current national realities - Gbajabiamila.  Buhari’s appointee sued for keeping 2 public offices, receiving double salaries.  #EndSARS protest close to anarchy, says Senate Spokesperson.  2023 Presidency: Former Anambra Chief Judge urges parties to nominate Igbo candidates.  2023 Presidency: Groups in 21 states root for El-Rufai.  ASUU rejects exclusion of state lecturers from VC job.  Tinubu hasn’t lost voice on restr

NATIONAL Nigeria records 170 cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 62,691.  Wounded Nigerian protesters testify after deadly Lagos army shooting.  EndSARS: We have video evidence of Lekki shootings - LCC.  WTO DG: FG reaches out to US over Okonjo-Iweala.  2023 Presidency: We can’t say if Buhari’s successor’ll come from North or South.  Insecurity: Why FG won’t support Amotekun - Dingyadi, Police Affairs Minister.  #EndSARS: Govs have abandoned their states to live in Abuja - Sen Fadahunsi.  2023: APC has hidden agenda - Udenwa, Akitoye.  APC crisis: Why tenure of Buni-led C’ttee should be extended - Sen Na’allah.  NIS recruitment: Absence of judge stalls trial of Moro, others.  Social Media Regulation: Reactions trail Desmond Elliots’ submission.  23 policemen killed;71 warehouses, 243 private stores looted - IGP Adamu.  If anyone assaults you, defend yourself - IGP tells police officers.  Low morale: Return to duty posts or face dismissal, PSC warns policemen.  #EndSARS Protest

NATIONAL Nigeria records 150 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 62,521.  COVID-19: Nigeria’s economy too fragile for another lockdown - Buhari.   Lekki Tollgate Report: Amnesty International doesn’t run this country - Presidency reacts.  Buhari won’t order parallel probe into Lekki shooting, says Presidency.  Lekki shootings: How troops moved to Tollgate - Amnesty Int’l.  Buhari gives ministers one week to submit report on #EndSARS.  FG begins nationwide distribution of 1m free meters in Kano,Kaduna Lagos.  FG: Payment of new electricity tariffs resumes next week.  FG announces 2 days total closure of Third Mainland Bridge.  Nigerians seek end to killings as Muslims mark Eid-El Maulud.  S’East Govs, leaders vow to resist killings.  S’East floats EndSARS victims’ support fund.  Senate queries Foreign Affairs Ministry for ‘spending N248m without approval’.  WHO, US blocking Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as WTO DG.   Okonjo-Iweala: We’ll continue to engage relevant stakeholder

NATIONAL Nigeria records 147 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 62,371.  Eid-el Maulud: Buhari, PDP, APC, Kalu, others urge National rebirth, tolerance, prayer.  Buhari divisive, says Ohaneze, Afenifere as President advises against disunity.  Buhari opens Army endowment fund with N10m, sues for Unity.  We’ve achieved substantial progress in North-West, North-Central, says Buhari.  Protests, looting: Our sensitive databases under attacks - FG.  Court declines to order INTERPOL arrest of ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani.  Lekki shootings: NBA insists on probe, Amnesty releases evidence linking military.  Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: Amnesty international releases ‘investigative timeline’.  Lekki: Rights group gives FG, Army 15-day ultimatum to fish out ‘killer’ soldiers.  Oath of secrecy on Lekki shooting panel members, a betrayal of trust - Lawyers.  How AGF, CBN shield police, military from paying damages to victims of rights abuses.  South-East not fairly treated - Northern E

NATIONAL Nigeria records 113 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 62,224.  FG raises alarm over breast cancer cases.  COVID-19 palliatives: I forgive my accusers - Minister.  Lekki shootings: Lawyer sues Buhari, Buratai, Lagos for N10bn.  Lagos Govt invited us, but soldiers didn’t shoot at protesters - Army.  Army’s 81 Div speaks one week after Lekki shooting, says allegations of massacre false.  FG begins distribution of N30,000 to 333,000.  ICPC to probe sources of COVID-19 palliatives.  FG insists on regulating social media.  Reps caution FG over insistence on anti-social media law.   Buhari renominates Yakubu as INEC Chairman.   22 years after, Yakubu breaks second term jinx in INEC.  FG declares holiday for Eid-El-Maulud celebration.  Don’t seek tenure extension, APC chieftain warns Gov Buni.  RCCG declares 30-day fast, prayer for Nigeria.  Fake news: Nigeria sitting on keg of gun powder, Lai Mohammed warns.  MBF deplores religious, ethnic profiling of protests.  NPO,

NATIONAL Nigeria records 119 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 62,111.  COVID-19: Expect protests’ consequences in 2 weeks, NCDC warns.  FG gets committee to address EndSARS protests fall-out.   #EndSARS: Osinbajo leads C’ttee to tackle issues behind protests.  NNPC blames return of fuel queues on #EndSARS protests.  HND/Degree Dichotomy: Interior removes disparity in NSCDC, immigration.  Why we haven’t called off strike - ASUU.  Many questions as NASS begins constitution review.  We’ve identified Barracks where soldiers who shot protesters came from - Falana.  Lekki Toll Gate should be permanently dismantled - Bode George.  Palliatives kept in anticipation of COVID-19 second wave- Govs.  Falana, Utomi, others flay ethnic twist to Lekki Mayhem.  Kalu hails Ukiwe, ex-CGS at 80.  #EndSARS: Citizens with disabilities demand inclusion in Panel of Inquiry.  #EndSARS: Protests persist, because of FG’s failure to adopt our report, IPCR tells Reps.  Looting: Some want to blame y

NATIONAL Nigeria records 62 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 61,992.  Buhari to speak on Lekki Tollgate shooting after investigation.  Palliatives Distribution: FG never asked Govs to wait for approval - Officials.   It’s time for state police - Tinubu.  Lekki: Use of strong force against peaceful protesters indefensible - Tinubu.  Lekki Tollgate killings have complicated matters for me - Tinubu.  #EndSARS protest struggle for new Nigeria - Ohuabunwa.  Renegotiate Nigeria, imbalance producing sorrow, poverty - Danjuma, others.  Buhari upbeat about justice in Lekki Mayhem as South West Gov Belie video.  The Lekki shooting and attack on media houses.  Lekki shooting casualties have questions to answer - Tinubu.  #EndSARS: Pope Francis calls for prayers for Nigeria.  #EndSARS: Afenifere denies sending quit notice to Igbo in Yoruba land.  #EndSARS: We must play our part to make Nigeria great - Otedola.  3 days after Buhari’s broadcast, #EndSARS protesters begin process to e