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NATIONAL Compulsory vaccination: NMA, JOHESU kick as FG threatens sanctions.  Nigeria’s economy strengthened in the last 6 years, Buhari insists.  20,000 graduates to benefit annually as Buhari unveils post-NYSC job scheme.  CJN summons 6 chief judges over conflicting orders to political parties.  FG’s social, entrepreneurial programmes targeted at women, says Osinbajo.  Out-of-School children: FG not responsible- Osinbajo.  JPTS tasks Nigerians to embrace online professional certification.  NBC defends action against Channels Television.  JAMB cancels UTME cut-off marks.  Electoral laws alone won’t guarantee credible elections - Omo-Agege.  2023 Presidency: APC group seeks Buhari‘a support for S’East.  PDP begins fence mending ahead convention.  PDP leaders visit Jonathan, beg ex-President to stay.  Maina to remain in prison as court refuses fresh bail application.  ActionAid urges NERC to halt proposed tariff increa...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 460 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 191,805.   Ethnic, religious tensions, Osinbajo  tasks leaders on sacrifice, risking popularity.  FG determined to migrate all Govt personnel, institutions to IPPIS - AGF.  Buhari appoints Effedua Maritime Varsity Rector.   Strike: ASUU accuses FG of deceit as minister explains payment delay.  NBC defends action against Channels TV.  Our senior members abusing judicial process for politicians - NBA cries out.  CJN summons 6 high chief judges over conflicting orders to political parties.  Corruption: PDP taunts APC, says Amaechi’s comment vindication.  Organized Labor appeals to FG against electricity, petrol price hike.  Don’t lose hope, CAN, PFN tell Nigerians.  Let’s encourage more Boko Haram members to surrender, says Lawan.  New militant group emerges in S’East.  Defence HQ denies firing at cargo boat in Niger Delta. ...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 362 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 191,345.  NAFDAC seeks stiffer penalty for food, drug, cosmetic counterfeiters.  NMA gives FG 21 days notice to resolve all agreements.  21-day notice: Strike dangerous now, FG begs doctors, NMA, Ministry disagree.  Knocks over FG’s statement on bandits.  Buhari’s Govt will crush perpetrators of recent killings in Plateau- Presidency.  Buhari directs recall of 11 ‘wrongfully’ retired DPR directors.   Alleged tenure extension: ONSA denies conflict between Monguno and Amnesty Chairman, Dikko.  NDDC: Get Buhari to inaugurate Board - Group tells Akpabio.  WIMBIZ decries low female representation in public sector leadership.  NRC, NSCC to enhance capacity of senior citizens.  Amaechi: Stealing done quietly under this Govt.  Nigeria needs new revenue sharing formula to address emerging challenges.  Gbajabiamila mourns Uwaifo, says death a sad deve...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 650 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 190,983.  Victor Uwaifo dies at 80.  Buhari mourns legendary music artist, Sir Victor Uwaifo.  Aisha Buhari condoles with ex-Women Affairs Minister, Maina over husband’s death.  Abiodun congratulates Obasanjo on his appointment as AU’s High Representative.  Intervene in Nigeria’s problems, Northern Youths Forum tells Obj, IBB, others.  How we’ll trace grazing routes in states - FG officials.  APC crisis: I’ve chosen to sleep on my rights - Oshiomhole.  PDP Crisis: Secondus withdraws from NEC Meeting, asks deputy to take charge.  PDP crisis: I’ve not stepped down, my mandate ends in December, says Secondus.  Reason we formed Pentecostal Ministers Forum - Bishop Jerry Anthony.  UNICEF welcomes release of Tegina abducted students.  200 of over 1,000 students abducted in Nigeria since 2020 still in captivity - UNICEF.  NDDC: Itsekiri group petitions ...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 618 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 190,333.  Strike, FG stops doctors’ salaries.  Nigeria won’t disintegrate despite challenges - Obasanjo.  Even as Christian, I refused to finance CAN building with Govt fund - Obasanjo.  Rafsanjani takes over from Akiyode-Afolabi as TMG Board Chair.  Don’t gag the media, PDP Reps tell Buhari.  Hate preaching clerics to be punished soon - FG.  Jubilation as Niger, Zamfara freed students reunite with families.  Nigeria may become insolvent soon - Atiku.  In new twist, court restores Secondus as PDP Chairman.  PDP bans Secondus from caucus meeting.  PDP crisis: Secondus presided over NEC today, convention tips agenda.  PDP picks Oct 30 for National Convention.  UI felicitates with Sultan at 65.  Okebukola hails Buhari on reappointment of Oloyede, Rasheed for JAMB, NUC jobs.  Fresh fear in S’East over RUGA plot.  Igboho committed no cr...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 835 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 189,715.  I inherited N3.2bn debt on assumption of duty - NAFDAC DG.  Court order: FG tackles Falana over comments’ on doctors strike.  NDA attack: It’s evil, pure and simple by Femi Adesina.  No grazing routes in Igboland - INM tells Buhari.  Classifying Nigerians as indigenes, non-indigenes is apartheid - Osinbajo.  States submit EndSARS panels’ reports to NEC, Lagos to wrap up by Oct.  ‘Stop speaking through aides’ - Ndume asks Buhari to address Nigerians.  Stella Oduah dumps PDP for APC.  Confusion as another court reinstates Secondus.  PDP unveils national campaign council for Anambra Guber Poll.  PIA: Govs ready to work with Buhari, set up C’ttee.  Buhari appoints Harry as Statistician General.  Igbinedion Varsity, Newcastle Aerodrome partner on training of pilots, others.  6 UNIABUJA students get N1.7m research grants.  Cold War ...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 637 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 188,880.  FG should meet demands of striking doctors - Falana.  President hits Ortom, blames him for death of innocent Nigerians.   Attack on NDA won’t deter military from ending criminality, Buhari vows.  NDA attack: Nigeria‘s security on reverse gear, says ACF.  NDA: Gunmen targeted 5 apartments, FG incompetent, says CAN, CNG.  Buhari’s refusal to restructure, sign things’ll get worse - NEF.  It’s unfair to think Unity Schools results favour some parts of the country - FG.  Alleged forgery: Court clears Reps’ Spokesman.   PDP Govs hold emergency meeting.  National Lottery Act inconsistent with Nigeria’s Constitution - Reps Committee.  Igbo, Yoruba dare FG on open grazing routes.  NiMet predicts flash floods in 34 states.  22-year-old Nigerian drone maker employed in Finland.  73,000 Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria - NCFRMI. ...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 655 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 188,243.  FG approves Sinopharn COVID-19 vaccine.  Nigeria, Pakistan, others risk polio re-infection.  594 Nigerian communities renounce female genital mutilation through UNICEF intervention - Official.  FG rejects calls for self-defence, says Masari entitled to his opinion.  Gbajabiamila, Tinubu, Fayemi, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, others mourn Durojaiye.  Buhari‘a anti-corruption war not targeted at opposition - BMO.  Lawan felicitates with Sultan at 65.  Missing financial reports: No 2022 budget for CAC - Reps.  Oshiomhole’s purported expulsion from APC: Applicants withdraw as court dismisses suit.  Fresh crisis in PDP as 2 factions lay claim to Secondus’ seat.  PDP crisis: Removal of Secondus alien to our constitution - Olafeso.  I’m PDP’s authentic acting National Chairman - Akinwonmi.  Tunde Bakare: Nothing wrong with the North producing the next P...