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NATIONAL Nigeria records 203 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 166,518.  Smoking one cigarette a day harms smokers’ health - WHO.  Buhari appoints Omokaro Senior Citizens Centre DG, replaces NEMA boss.  Buhari urges security agencies to expedite action in the release of abducted Niger school children.  90% of trucks in Nigeria, over 30 years - FRSC.  NITDA cautions Nigerians on new e-mail-based attack from SolarWindhackers.  SAN, others berate Buhari regime for attack on Sowore.  Gulak’s murder: Unconscionable, despicable - APC.  Don’t politicize Gulak’s murder, PDP replies APC.  Gulak’s murder: Ndigbo can’t afford to be linked to senseless murder - Ngige.   Gulak: Arewa youths withdraw threat against Hope Uzodinma, assure Igbos of safety in North.   #SitAtHome: We recorded 100% compliance throughout Biafraland - IPOB.  Biafra Day Anniversary paralyzes social and business activities in S’East Nigeria....

NATIONAL Nigeria records 30 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 166,315.  COVID-19: Erring passengers risk jail or N500,000 fine.  FG receives donations of PPEs worth $8m from UNICEF.  End 6 years of disregard for rule of law - SERAP tells Buhari.  Michael Okpara Centenary Celebration holds in Abuja June 3.    ESP: One million Nigerians benefitting from survival fund - Presidency.  Ahmed Gulak shot dead in Imo State.  Buhari talks tough, APC, ACF condemn ex-Jonathan’s aide killing.  Police: Gulak left the hotel for the Airport without escorts.  Police arrest suspected killers of Gulak, kill 3 in gun battle.  Ahmed Gulak: Assassination of politicians not part of our agenda - IPOB.  Gulak’s killing heightens tension in S’East on Biafra Memorial Day.  Confession video of ESN member: Nnamdi Kanu is 419, he should lead from Nigeria.  S’East NASS caucus laments attacks, killings in S’East.  S’East Senators...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 31 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 166,285.  Buhari, Osinbajo receive second jab of COVID-19 vaccine.  Buhari travels to Ghana for emergency ECOWAS Summit.  Disquiet over arbitrary passport fees in Nigerian mission.  Northern Govs back Southern Govs.  Nigeria heavily challenged - Olisa Agbakoba (SAN).  Insecurity: Declare State of Emergency now, Catholic Archbishop tells FG.  Illegal oil deals: FG to expose officials behind $69bn loot in US banks.  7 ESN/IPOB killed, 5 arrested in raid on camp - Army.   Army dismisses 3,040 soldiers for desertion, murder, rape and drunkenness.   BUSINESS CBN releases framework for non-banking acquiring.  We are ready to engage Nigerian Govt to regulate cryptocurrency market.  DPR awards 57 marginal fields, Monday.  How Nigeria can earn $700m yearly from sugar investment.  Lagos-Ibadan Rail: CCECC pressured to finish 7 stations over J...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 63 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 166,254.  We’re making conscious effort to embrace emerging technologies- FG.  Osinbajo hosts Liberian Vice President.  May 29 Special: Buhari hasn’t rewarded many of us who worked for him since 2015 - Amb Ibrahim Kasai.  ‘Use May 29 Speech to accept your failure in governance’, PDP tells Buhari.  Buhari’s administration has recorded giant strides in 6 years - Presidency.  Nigerians will praise Buhari at end of his tenure - Presidency.  May 29: Presidency, Reps disagree over Buhari’s 6-year score card.  Lai to Nigerians: Don’t succumb to doomsday predictions.  SERAP drags FG, Kogi to UN over arbitrary detention of activists Larry and Victor.  ICPC nabs syndicate, 2 FRSC officials for certificate forgery.  EFCC seized jewelry worth N14.6Bn, houses worth $80bn from ex-Minister Diezani.  Nwodo demands additional state creation for S-East.  New Chief ...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 45 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 166,191.  COVID-19: FG declares additional 132 wanted for violating quarantine laws.  9,999 pregnant women tested positive for HIV in 2020 - NACA.  Buhari meets Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo, at Aso Villa.  Children’s Day: FG launches child safety, protection initiatives.  Children’s Day: Our greatest legacy is to give you a better country - Buhari.  We’re targeting more 3m children for free feeding, says Buhari.  You frustrated recovery of $60bn loot, prosecutor accuses Malami.  FG inaugurates 450 metric tons cassava processing plant in Rivers.  Constitution Review: Yakasai opposes calls for State Police.  Constitution Review, an exercise in futility, waste of time, public funds - Afenifere.  Children’s Day: It’s embarrassing pupils still sit on floor, learning under trees in 2021 - Reps.  Don’t introduce Shari’a in S’West, PFN warns Senate.  Ang...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 48 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 166,146.  Childhood killer diseases: Over 300,000 infants immunized in Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa - Coordinator.  COVID-19: NASS to review all emergency measures - Lawan.  Nigeria moves to reform NYSC amid proposed law to scrap scheme.  Crisis in S’East: FG, not IPOB is the issue.  Evacuate herders from South: Coalition of Northern groups urge FG.  Buhari hates causing gridlock: Garba Shehu defends president’s absence at COAS’ burial.  You can’t manage an unsecured country - Buhari.  Asaba declaration: Assert your powers to keep Nigeria United, NEF urges Buhari.  NGO calls for grassroots’ inclusion on budget preparation, implementation.  Leaders must match words with action - Sultan.  Arewa leader calls for urgent constitution of NDDC Board.  National Assembly sincere about Constitution Review, Omo-Agege declares.  Constitution Review Public Hearing...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 37 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 166,098.  4,683 Nigerians get second dose of AstraZenca vaccine - FG.  Nigeria needs family doctors to achieve universal health coverage - SOFPON.  On 5-G, the world will move on without Nigeria.  Buhari under fire.  SANs fault presidency attack on grazing ban, NEF slams Buhari.  Group flays NGF for canvassing increase in fuel price.  Methodist Bishop wants lawmakers to sacrifice part of their salaries. Sultan to FG: Tell us where recovered loots are.  Tinubu harps on unity, says Nigeria not a rat village.  Devolve power to states: Nigerian Press Council tells FG.  Criminality, banditry will not end in Nigeria without restructuring - Peter Obi.  ASUU alleged bribe-for-salary in AGF office, massive IPPIS fraud.  You’re complicit in secession bid, Northern elders tell Southern Govs.  Nigeria will remain one despite challenges - Edwin Clark.  Mi...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 42 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 166,061.  Open Grazing Ban: Rehabilitation of grazing reserves begins June - Presidency.  Presidency: Southern Govs offered no solution after banning open grazing.  Asaba Declaration: Govs disagree as Presidency backs Malami on open grazing ban.  Buhari flays Southern Govs’ open grazing ban, says it’s power show.  Buhari commiserates with Okadigbo family on death of Pharaoh.  First Lady, Aisha Buhari, children, others visit family of late COAS.  Losing officers has worsened Nigeria’s woes, Buhari laments.  Politicking as Buhari weighs options for new COAS.  APC hints of shifting national convention over insecurity.  2023 Presidency: More cracks in APC over ‘open’ ticket.  FG bars 22-year aircraft from Nigeria, releases N5bn aviation bailout.  Time to act is now, transformation in Ministry of Foreign Affairs must go on.  Noise pollution: The silent...