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NATIONAL Nigeria records 281 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 205,765.  Buhari felicitates China on 72nd anniversary.  Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians.  NASS member, others financing Kanu, Igboho –Buhari.  Nigeria @ 61: We’re making progress, not stagnant — Gov Oyetola.  Nigeria @ 61: Nothing to celebrate.  Prerogative Of Mercy: Presidential C’ttee Visits Kuje Prison, Considers 60 Inmates.  FG to boost airports facilities for safety, efficiency—FAAN DG.  FG denies plan to enforce vaccine passport in December.  Okonjo-Iweala considers quitting WTO job – Officials⁣.  NMA condemns murder of Akunyili, demands justice.  Reps halt 150% hike of ground charges for airlines.  Sign anti-open grazing bill into law, IWA urges Governors.  Akunyili’s murder, act of wickedness, says Uzodimma.  WORLD MARITIME DAY: Amaechi lists challenges, points way forward.  Gumi ins...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 437 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 205,484.  Healthplus launches nigeria’s first ever digital epharmacy.  Buhari’s red-carpet treatment of political turncoats abuse of incumbency.  Buhari orders ex-FIIRO DG’s trial for collecting 18 years’ salaries with phantom certificate.  President greets Donald Duke at 60.  Buhari greets former deputy speaker, Chibudom Nwuche at 60.  Insecurity: Stop the killings, Pope Francis tells Buhari.  FG raises alarm over vandalism of telecoms infrastructure.  Apapa Gridlock: Reps probe persistent congestions in nation’s ports.  Declare Bandits As Terrorists, Senate Tells Buhari.  Nigerians without NIN won’t get passports, driving licence – NCC.  Alleged N7.1bn fraud: Jubilation as court stops EFCC from retrying Kalu, SLOK.  UK Fuel Crisis: Nigerians Should Hail Buhari For Queue-Free Era, Says MURIC.  South-East Governors condemn Akunyili’s murder....

NATIONAL Nigeria records 295 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 205,047.  FG bans over 2,000 Nigerians from travelling abroad for evading COVID-19 tests.  FG, NMA, NARD meet over strike.  JOHESU threatens strike as resident doctors give conditions.  2023: Resistance to Igbo presidency’ll not be tolerated — Eastern Region Assembly.  Reps spoil for showdown over stalled bill in senate.    Sudden fiscal restructuring ‘ll lead to chaos — Gbenga Daniel.  2023: Expectations, Doubts As Jega, Utomi, Others Mobilise Against APC, PDP.  2023: Afenifere, Middle Belt, Ohanaeze, others slam Northern govs, traditional rulers over power rotation.  We’ve received 320 applicants from convicts-seeking pardon – Malami. Senate wants oil companies to relocate to host communities.  Attacks on NYSC, unnecessary, baseless— HURIWA.  Caution your subordinates on conflicting orders, CJN tells jurists.  Trial of top FIRS officials, ex-di...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 296 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 204,752.  FG to involve private sector in COVID-19 vaccination.  PSC bans over 2,000 Nigerians from traveling abroad for evading COVID-19 tests.  Appraising the politics of Buhari’s infrastructure development.  We must provide decent jobs or face severe consequences, Ngige warns. PDP to Sheriff: Nigerians can’t live with terrorism, poverty for next 40 years.  Court orders AGF to take over Ohakim’s prosecution, fixes arraignment for October 21.  COVID-19: FG probes airport officials for aiding protocol breach.  If every state imitates Lagos, Rivers on VAT, there will be crisis — Northern governors.  Power shift: Your position unconstitutional, North governors reply South colleagues.  Powershift: Northern governors only exercised freedom of expression ― Southern colleagues.  Senate receives report of $5.792 billion Mambilla Power Projects.  Labour pickets Lo...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 255 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 204,456.  COVID-19 business booms: Inbound travellers bribe officials to evade tests, experts warn of spike.  VSF on COVID-19 donates elevator to federal ministry.  FG places 3,964 Nigerians on watch list, suspends passports.  Nigeria, 99 countries set to celebrate 2021 World Rivers Day Sept 27.  PDP leaders in dilemma over choice of chairman.  2023: Why PDP settled for southern chairmanship, northern presidency.  APC youths say Yari should lead party.  ASUU meets next week over planned strike, laments FG’s inaction.  Lai Mohammed turbaned Kakakin Kebbi.  Northern govs meet on VAT today, SANs berate Malami.  SOKAPU condoles with families of Mailafia, Shekarau, says we’re inspired by their legacies.    Ikoyi Passport Office now works 7 days weekly to clear backlog of applications, says Control Officer.  Bandits ‘Resort To Camels’ As Petrol Ba...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 210 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 204,201.  Coronavirus has killed over 2,000 Nigerians –Ehanire.  COVID-19: UK Recognises 4 Vaccines Used In Nigeria – Envoy.  Vaccinated people can be infected with COVID-19, infect others — Health Minister.  Unending cholera outbreaks in Nigeria.  We shut borders to ‘eat what we grow, curb smuggling’, Buhari tells PM Mark Rutte.  Nigeria to provide electricity to 5m households by 2030 – Buhari.  Osinbajo, Okonkwo, others for Yoda Paga.  CAN veritable force for peace, unity, social justice — Osinbajo.  UN has pledged support to end tuberculosis in Nigeria-Kalu, Reps Spokesman.  Ministry equips 2000 youths with leadership skills.  PDP ‘ll sweep polls in 2023 – Sen Tela.  Former minister, Tanimu, denies expulsion from PDP in Kebbi.  October Convention: Intrigues As S/West Battles For PDP Chairmanship.  UNGA: Buhari Hid The Ugly Reality Of His ...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 477 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 203,991.  COVID-19: WHO To Address Rejection Of Nigeria’s Vaccination Card Abroad.  Cholera claims 159 in Niger, Nasarawa as states begin panic measures to contain spread.  Nigeria to provide electricity to 5m households by 2030 – Buhari.  Though weakened, Boko Haram still active in Nigeria, Buhari tells world leaders at UNGA⁣.  Buhari at UN calls for term limits for African leaders.  UN Secretary-General lauds Buhari’s role in stablizing West Africa.  We are getting somewhere on security, President Buhari tells Netherlands PM.  Buhari advocates debt cancellation at United Nations General Assembly.  Buhari lauds America’s support for Nigeria in fight against terrorism.  Buhari spent N8.9trn on infrastructure in 2020 –Osinbajo.  FG grants 12,000 expatriates’ quota in 24 months, says Aregbesola.  Govs split over multi-billion naira #EndSARs victims’ com...