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NATIONAL Nigeria records 55 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 165,110.  COVID-19: NAFDAC approves Pfizer Vaccine for use in Nigeria.  Insecurity: I’m prepared to defeat you, Buhari warns insurgents, bandits, others.  Insecurity: Buhari ready to take ‘profound’ measures - NSA.  President Buhari reappoints heads of NCAC, NTDC, NFVCB.  May Day: No new song for Nigerian workers.  US: We’ll prioritize student visa, appointments for Nigerians.   Zero FAAC allocation.: AGF douses tension, says news remains rumor.  Mbaka asked for contracts as compensation for his support - Presidency.  APC threatens to report Mbaka to Pope.  Impeachment: Senators, Reps divided as Afenifere backs Mbaka’s verdict on Buhari.  Attacks on prisons: FG outraged, issues shoot-at-sight order.  We’re determined to end criminality, violence in Nigeria - Presidency vows.  Invite Akpabio to name ‘APC leaders with terrorism elements’, PDP urges DSS.  Cross River, Nasarawa, Bauchi, plan anti-corruption agenci

NATIONAL Nigeria records 62 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 165,055.  COVID-19: No direct flight with India says NCAA.  Buhari replies Ortom, expresses disappointment over Govs attack on him.  NDDC forensic audit: We’re currently being fooled - Okowa.  FG committed to solving housing deficit - Fashola.  2023: Many APC Reps have indicated interest to join PDP - Elumelu, Minority leader.  God has directed me to prophesy against Buhari, Uzodinma - Mbaka.  Insecurity: Impeach Buhari if he fails to resign, Mbaka tells National Assembly.  Insecurity: PDP advises FG to convene national dialogue.  Local councils must be autonomous to eradicate poverty, Jonathan insists.  Alleged N10bn scam: Secondus demands N1bn, retraction from Afegbua.  Senate summons Finance Minister m, Attahiru on N199bn anti-terror fund spending.  Falana accuses NNPC of secret agenda with ‘no remittance’ threat.  Abe defends Sylva over alleged $650m oil scam cover-up.  Nnamdi Kanu replies MACBAN over thre

NATIONAL Nigeria records 81 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 164,993.  FEC approves poverty reduction strategy, Osinbajo to head steering committee.  2023 polls in danger over delay in passage of Electoral Act Amendment.  Let’s tell our communities the truth, Osinbajo charges political elites.  Nigeria can’t afford another civil war - Osinbajo.  Insecurity: PDP slams Remi Tinubu for criticizing Smart Adeyemi during plenary.  ‘None is safe anymore’, says Ordia after surviving 2 attacks in 24 hours.  Senate demands explanation on N7.5bn withdrawals. From NSA, Ahmed.  Insecurity: Reps’ll find solution to ‘intractable’ problem- Gbajabiamila.  Insecurity: Again, Fani-Kayode blasts those acting as front for bandits, terrorists.  APC postpones S’East Zonal Meeting.  Makinde to Tinubu: APC’ll not rule Nigeria beyond 2023.  Service Chiefs now supervising mass killings, insecurity- Pastor Enenche challenges.  Audit of military personnel, equipment underway.  BUSINESS Fidelity Ban

NATIONAL Nigeria records 156 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 164,912.  Medical specialists advocate 2-week closure of Airports to foreign flights.  Govs cry out, demand action from Buhari as 21 more Nigerians killed.  Insecurity: It’s time to seek help - Saraki tells Buhari.  Insecurity: Buhari seeks US help, wants AFRICOM relocated to Africa.  No partnership will resolve Nigeria’s security situation - UK.  People in Govt sabotaging security agencies - Borno Elders Forum Dean.  Insecurity: No President’ll expose his citizens to banditry, danger - Tinubu.  Tinubu vows to sustain Nigeria’s progressive agenda beyond 2023.  Nigerian politicians own properties worth $400m in Dubai.  Boko Haram may overrun Abuja, senators warn.  CISLAC: Enemies of State attacking security personnel, infrastructure.  Violent attacks: Northern coalition warns UK to stop protecting IPOB.  52 Northern groups ask UN, others to back Biafra agitation.  Nigerians love APC, can rule beyond 2023 - Tin

NATIONAL Nigeria records 37 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 164,756.  COVID-19: FG warns on fake vaccines.  Buhari will deal with terrorists, criminal gangs - APC assures Nigerians.  APC raises alarm over disturbing insecurity.  15 cops, 5 soldiers killed, Gov says Abuja not safe.  Blinken, US Secretary of State, meets with Buhari, Onyeama.  Buhari’s supposed fight against insurgency, banditry is façade - PFN.  NBC suspends Channels TV for speaking with IPOB.  Ijaw youths give FG ultimatum to set up NDDC Board.  Senate charges Presidency to uphold merit, federal character in appointments.  SON Act and illegality of SON’s eviction from Nigerian ports.  6 years without Boards, Aviation agencies trundle through difficult times.  Gbajabiamila decries high bank charges.  PDP threatens court action as Afegbua drags Secondus to EFCC, ICPC.  Rising from controversial congress, S’West PDP seeks rebirth.  APC condemns attack on Uzodinma’s residence, police formations in Abia, Im

Nigeria records 35 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 164,719.  India’s deadly COVID-19 variant: FG expert panel meets today, plans additional measures.  Nigerian will become oasis of peace in Africa - Osinbajo.  Experts chart course for green, resilient recovery in Africa.  Boko Haram financing: No secret trial for arrested BDC operatives, Ndume tells FG.  Fayose accuses FG of employing, defending terrorists, bandits  Reps may formally debate, call for Pantami’s sack, suspension this week.  Abiodun commiserates with Sultan of Sokoto over brother’s death.  Parliamentary workers vow to continue strike unless 36 Govs, Speakers sign MOU.  Expert canvasses personal branding, digital marketing in school curricula.  State of Nation: Nigeria can fly again - Kumuyi declares.   Banditry: Foursquare Church inducts 400 pastors to focus on youth.  APC caretaker committee to extend tenure.  APC will chase PDP out of S/South in 2023 - Omo-Agege.  Obasanjo feigns ignorance of secession

NATIONAL Nigeria records 51 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 164,684.  World Malaria Day: Nigeria, other African countries may adopt vaccine by October.  Killing of students, barbaric terror attack - Buhari.  Soyinka to Buhari: Nigeria is at war; seek help, stop improvising with human lives.  ECWA President urges Buhari to redress injustices driving Nigeria to anarchy.  Nigerians must fight as one to overcome current challenges - Tinubu.  People are reporting killings as if it had never happened before - Garba Shehu.  Pantami: PDP, ex-Buhari associate, TMG attack presidency.  Killing of ESN top commander: Hope Uzodinma has stirred hornet’s nest - IPOB.  Gen Okoloagu to IPOB, MASSOB: You don’t go to war for marginalization.  UK suspends asylum policy for IPOB, MASSOB.  Echoes of restructuring, good governance, pulsating as nation bids Odumakin farewell.  I never awarded CCTV contract as FCT Minister - Gov Bala Mohammed.  My purported detention by EFCC, falsehood fabricat

NATIONAL Nigeria records 45 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 164,633.  Nigeria records zero COVID-19 death in 9 days.  Buhari participates in virtual climate summit hosted by US President Biden.  Buhari’s support for Pantami draws fire from Nigerians.  Pantami: You are supporting terrorism, PDP tells Presidency.  JUSUN: Buhari tasks Ngige, Gambari to arrest situation.  Pantami: 9th House of Reps’ll never support terrorism sponsors - Kalu, spokesman.  Reps assure Nigerians of Pay-Per-View tariff implementation.  Anger over Livestock Database Bill.  Northern group says enemies of North after Pantami.  Nigeria’s unity cannot be trivialized - NYSC DG.  Ex-militant leaders lambast colleagues over attack on Akpabio.  PANDEF visits Jonathan, harps on regional security for S’South.  Presidency’s attitude would have been different if Pantami had forged certificate like Adeosun - Shehu.  Yinka Odumakin’s replacement difficult - Pa Adebanjo, Gani Adams.  Calls for action Mount as