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NATIONAL Nigeria records 685 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 131,242.  NMA calls for full enforcement of FG’s COVID-19 law.  COVID-19: Why Pfizer vaccine is delayed - FG. States fail to make vaccine plans, FG blames politics for delay.  MTN partners AU on COVID-19 vaccination, donates $25m.  Wear face masks or risk lockdown, FG warns Nigerians.  Experts, nurses differ as presidency warns of fresh lockdown.  Why Nigeria should favor healthcare over COVID-19 vaccine.  Invest in R&D to stop over-dependence on US, Europe for COVID-19 vaccines, NMA tasks FG.  N4.4bn NASS funds probe: Direct your grievances to appropriate C’ttee, Senate replies SERAP.  FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge ahead of schedule.  Third Mainland Bridge remains closed till Monday night.  FG faults global graft ranking, insists crusade on course.  Afenifere, Ohaneze, M’Belt back Ganduje.  100,000 clerics mobilize for interfaith prayer and fasting.  Ohaneze factions lock horns over National Secretari

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,883 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 130,557.  COVID-19 vaccine: Nigeria’s procurement suffers setback over budget delay.  School resumption: Anxiety in states over COVID-19 spike.  2021 Budget: We’ve nothing to hide, our books will always be open - Buhari.  Elites not interested in rating, but harassing my Govt - Buhari.  Buhari gets new ADC.  Anger as 10 APC Govs accompany Buhari to Daura for APC registration.  Buhari urges bottom-up structure for APC.  APC: No more endorsement of candidates from Abuja - Buhari.  APC registration: Buhari revalidates membership in Daura.  APC registration exercise: Omo-Agege, Emerhor mobilize members in Delta.  Constitution review: Judicial reforms, gender issues, ballot, others to top agenda - Omo-Agege.  Lekki shootings: We treated gunshot victims, others for days, says Reddington surgeon.  Ex-Speaker, Dogara buries father-in-law in Bauchi.  Strict adherence to safety protocols can keep schools safe - Exper

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,114 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 128,674.  Coronavirus kills 193 Nigerians in 20 days.  COVID-19 regulations: Most Nigerians unaware of existing law.  Police assures strict enforcement  of COVID-19 regulations.   COVID-19: We have confidence in Buhari- Sultan of Sokoto, Muslim clerics.  Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Service Chiefs.  Senate says won’t cut short recess to confirm Service Chiefs.  FG’s failure to license Amotekun to bear arms, illegal - Falana.  Northern Govs hail Buhari on appointment of Service Chiefs.  Court vacates order releasing Zeenat Zakzaky for COVID-19 treatment.  FG mulls lockdown of Lagos, Abuja, others over rise in COVID-19 infections.  Govs must build Ruga for Fulani herdsmen in their states for peace to reign - Prof Usman Yusuf.  How Obasanjo truncated Tinubu’s ambition to become Buhari’s VP - Oyinlola.  Parent of Chibok missing girls confirms daughter among escapees from Boko Haram captivity.  FG

NATIONAL Nigeria records 864 cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 127,024.  COVID-19 vaccines to be subjected to scrutiny before usage in Nigeria - Minister.  COVID-19: NSIA hands over 126 monitors, 53 oxygen concentrators to 21 healthcare institutions.  COVID-19 vaccination does not prevent infection - Expert.  Poor health facilities: NANS, other youth groups threaten to ground Nigeria.  COVID-19, terrorism, corruption, others require Int’l response - Buhari.  Nigeria gets worst global corruption ranking since 2015.  Presidency replies TI, says Buhari deserves credit for diminishing corruption.  Corruption Index: We’re analyzing sources of data used by TI, says Presidency.  How kidnapping, COVID-19, worsen Nigeria’s corruption rating.  Tolls may return, Owerri-Onitsha, 11 highways set for concession.  PDP blames Buhari, APC for dismal corruption scorecard.  Northern Govs agree to take first doses of COVID-19 vaccine.  Obasanjo nearly retired me from army 21 years ago - Buratai

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,861 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 126,160.  COVID-19: Bill Gates advises Nigeria to wait for GAVI vaccines.  Nigeria has only 125,000 active nurses.  Buhari okays 6-month jail for COVID-19 protocols’ violators.  Insecurity: We’re in state of emergency, Buhari tells new Service Chiefs.  Service Chiefs’ appointment: Buhari goes against judgement, bypasses National Assembly.  New Service Chiefs vow to end insecurity.  45 senior military officers submit retirement letters.  Don’t expect magic in security fortunes, Northern elders tell Nigerians.  Insecurity: Buhari, Makinde, Akeredolu, Ooni meet in Aso Rock.  Group backs Soyinka as Nobel Laureate says Buhari further dividing Nigerians.  FCC commissioners write Buhari, accuse chairman of lopsided recruitment.  Vested interests won’t stop passage of PIB this time, says Gbajabiamila.  Passport shortage: Nigerians in Italy cry out, seek N’Assembly’s intervention.  We recovered N75m from ex-Minister

NATIONAL Nigeria Records 1,267 New COVID-19 Infections, Toll Now 124,263 FG directs GL 12 employees, others to work from home till Febuary 28 Buhari admits COVID-19 exposed Nigeria’s technology deficit Buhari orders NASENI to bridge COVID-19 research gap, others Buhari Removes Service Chiefs, Appoints Replacements Meet The New Service Chiefs: Who Are They, What Have They Done? 20 Generals may go as Buhari replaces service chiefs Sack Of Service Chiefs At This Time, Great Impunity ― Southern, Middlebelt Leaders Service Chiefs: Nwodo faults Buhari over non-inclusion of Igbo New salary structure for police coming soon Fulani herdsmen: Catholic bishops back S’West govs on regulation of activities Oyo/Ondo crises: FG urges Nigerians to put unity, peace above all  Orlu residents count losses from army, IPOB deadly clash IPOB justifies clash with soldiers Orlu crisis: ‘Ndigbo will blame Uzodimma for deaths’ Shooting in Abuja as police, Shi’ites clash Niger Delta Group Urges Buhari To Stop Emp

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,430 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 122,996.  COVID-19: FG orders 10m doses of vaccines, extends eased lockdown by one month.  COVID-19: FG spends N766bn on vaccination.   Nigeria records 4 cases of UK COVID variant.  COVID-19: We will shut down NYSC camps if.... - FG.  FG to bring back Saudi deportees soon, says PTF.  Criminalizing Fulani herdsmen because you don’t like Buhari’s face is evil - Lauretta Onochie.  Govs endorse Akeredolu’s quit notice.  South West Govs, Miyetti Allah meet.  Miyetti Allah yields on night grazing, forest reserves.  Herders’ registration begins, NGF, Miyetti Allah back Akeredolu’s order.  ‘Quit Notice’ : Meet Govs to douse tension, Northern elders tell Buhari.  Fireworks in Senate over PIB.  Despite threats, Nigeria safer under Buhari - Lai Mohammed.  Insecurity: Nigeria in deeper pit than it acknowledges- Makarfi.  9 killed in Kaduna, Cross River, Delta in 2 days.  N40bn allowance: Some VCs, bursars hindering dis