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NATIONAL Nigeria records 129 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 162,891.  Shortage of COVID-19 vaccine sparks fears of fakery, hoarding.  EndSARS protest: US Govt faults claims that Nigerian Army killed protesters at Lekki Gate.  PDP, others carpet FG as US alleges massive graft in Buhari regime.  British envoy laments Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.  Buhari condemns attempted coup in Niger Republic.  FEC approves N30.77bn contracts.  Don’t go on strike, FG begs resident doctors.  Patients groan as doctors withdraw services nationwide.  2023: Tinubu, wonderful kingmaker, well-respected leader - Yahaya Bello.  Soludo whereabouts unknown, 3 policemen killed as gunmen attack summit.  FG, TelCos to meet over court ruling on SIM blocking deadline.  ‘Biafran Boys’ and grammatical errors- Code of Conduct tribunal under fire for offensive statement.  418 stranded Nigerians return from Saudi Arabia.  I can’t demand N7bn bribe when I left N75bn in office - Obi.  Kidnapping could tr

NATIONAL Nigeria records 121 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 162,762.  Easter: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays. Buhari chairs security meeting ahead of London medical trip.  Identify bandits, kidnappers, sponsors, take them out, Buhari orders Service Chiefs.  Medical trip: Buhari’s internet savvy, transmitting power to Osinbajo unwarranted - Garba Shehu.  Gunmen kill 31 as Buhari tasks Service Chiefs to be proactive.  Army: Recruitment of 50m youths comment, an error, says Tinubu’s aide.  Bad weather prevents Govs, others from attending Tinubu’s colloquium.  We’re ready for comprehensive national census - NPC.  I won’t support tenure elongation for Buhari - Lawan.  Senate Panel faults FG’s €995m loan request for Agric Mechanization.  Reps summon FIRS Boss, query tax waiver for P&G.  Chinese loans: Selfish lawmakers have put Nigeria in jeopardy - Amaechi.  Igbo President: S’East should start courting other zones - Eyiboh.  PDP faction suspends ex-Gov Aliy

NATIONAL Nigeria records 48 cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 162,641.  WHO experts say COVID probably came to humans from animals.  Buhari leaves Nigeria Tuesday for medical checkup in  UK.  Security, COVID-19: Buhari, NASS meet over supplementary budget.  If Nigeria breaks up, visa will be needed to move around - Osinbajo.  Protesters ground APC HQ, demand extension of membership registration, revaluation.   I’m not a negotiator for bandits says Gumi.  Again, Senate summons Emefiele, alleges Federation Account $9.5m missing.  Biden: Group applauds Adeyemo’s appointment.  Colloquium: I chose Kano to prove Yoruba, Fulani are one - Tinubu.  Colloquium: Ganduje and I represent Nigeria’s unity, says Tinubu.  Gbajabiamila celebrates, eulogizes Tinubu at 69.  Tinubu rejects austerity measures, asks FG to fine tune its economic programs.  Tinubu’s Colloquium: APC Chairman, Buni advocates unity, tolerance.  Tinubu wants 50m youths drafted into Army.  Nigeria urgently needs overhaul

NATIONAL Nigeria records 104 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 162,593.  FG dispels possibility of fake COVID-19 vaccines.  Taste and smell gone forever ? The anguish of COVID survivors.  Resident doctors threatens to embark on nationwide strike April 1.  House Speakers meet in Bauchi, resolve for financial autonomy.  Needless tenure elongation of federal appointees.  FG warns against encroaching on national monuments.  Atiku: To save ourselves, we must help Buhari’s Govt.  Presidency tackles Atiku over Nigeria’s failed-state comment.  Insecurity: Govt doesn’t know what to do, says CAN.  Most Nigerian airports not viable, says Senate Committee.  House C’ttee hails decision of Service Chiefs to work under CDS.  Magu’s fate hangs, 5 months after Salami report.  APC celebrates Tinubu@69, calls him a true Democrat.  Nigeria going through storm - Tinubu.  IYC suspends Asari Dokubo, others over declaration of Biafra de facto customary Govt.  We’re not part of Oduduwa Republic

NATIONAL Nigeria records 101 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 162,489.  Anti-leprosy drug Clofazimine may help fight COVID-19 - Researchers.  Shrunken Lake Chad affects 30m people - Buhari.  Biden invites Buhari to climate change summit.  Buhari already brought his Govt down, Aisha Yesufu replies Garba Shehu.  Insecurity: How Buhari was deceived - Shehu Sani.  Group drags Buhari to court over re-appointment of Usman as NPA MD.  INEC set to shortlist electronic voting machine suppliers.  Buhari’s Govt, worst in history - Bishop Olinya.  No serous politician will ignore opportunity of becoming president - Fayemi.  Nigeria’s unemployment rate worse than American Great Depression when thousands committed suicide - Mailafia.  Minimum wage: I’ve no regret sponsoring bill - Hon Datti Mohammed.  UN agency exposes police, FRSC, VIO as worst bribe-takers in Nigeria.  Build up to 2023 not looking healthy - Sulaiman Abdulaziz, CNG Scribe.  2023: Igbo leaders meet in Owerri, initiat

NATIONAL Nigeria records 113 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 162,388.  COVID-19: Africa-CDC says 72% Nigerians ready to accept vaccine.  Buhari pays tribute to martyrs of Nigerian Civil War.  Buhari’s priority is how to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty - Osinbajo.  Garba Shehu: Nobody can bring down Buhari’s Govt.  Calls for separation expensive, disruptive - Aregbesola.  Exiting Nigeria may consume us, Yoruba elders warn agitators.  How we’ll realize Oduduwa Republic - Agitators.  FG insists pact with ASUU on course, rules out strike by lecturers.  NIN mandatory for UTME Registration, says JAMB.  Concerns about Nigeria’s future legitimate, but .... - Amaechi.  2023: Obasanjo’s son drums support for Gov Bello.  We’re tired of holding junior political offices - Nigerian youths.  Insecurity: Our refusal to speak truth, worsened our situation- Northern elders.  World Water Day: Water, water everywhere, yet not enough to drink in Nigeria.  Achike Udenwa, ex-Imo Gov: 2023

NATIONAL Nigeria records 97 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 162,275.   Post-Operative Death: Patients should receive COVID-19 vaccine before surgery - Study.  We can no longer bear N120bn monthly subsidy burden - FG.  At last, FG to increase petrol pump price.  Lack of employment in rural areas, major cause of insecurity - Buhari.  Reps caucus faults N10,000 visa clearance levy by NDLEA.  Reps probe NNPC, CBN, 5 others for alleged under-remittance.  Court jails professor 3 years for electoral fraud.  2023: Arewa group tips Amaechi, Tinubu, Orji Kalu others as potential  Buhari successors.  Yoruba groups on verge of self-determination, set June 12 as referendum day.  A’Court Appointment: Senior lawyers back Akpata on proper screening.  CSOs call on Buhari to probe alleged $1bn missing arms fund.  Minister of Interior wants synergy between security agencies to end criminality.  NDLEA: 126 jailed for drug trafficking in Plateau, Kano, Ondo others.   Niger Delta: Naval chi

NATIONAL Nigeria records 96 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 162,178.  Why Nigeria’s rating by Transparency International is low - FG.  Insecurity threatens 2023 elections, Ortom tells Buhari.  Devastating floods loom, NIHSA warns Govt, citizens.  2023: Crack in Buhari, Tinubu camps widen.  No rift between Buhari, Tinubu - Presidency.  S’West Govs creating problems for Tinubu’s 2923 presidential ambition - Miyetti Allah.  Rather than receiving ‘recycled politicians’, focus on insecurity - Fayose tells Buhari.  Nigeria in serious danger - NEF.  FEC okays N922m for purchase of fertilizer for IDPs flood victims.  2023: Buhari’s exit’ll not affect APC chances of victory - Prof Mamman.  Abaribe berates Uzor Kalu over ‘gutter’ remarks.  JAMB makes NIN mandatory for UTME, direct entry admission.  Niger Delta not part of Biafra, Oduduwa agitations - Group.  Group accuses Reps of ulterior motives in Amnesty Probe.  Southern senators back United Nigeria as fireworks over Oduduwa