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NATIONAL Nigeria records 828 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 242,341.  New Year: We’ll Remain Resolute Despite Insecurity – Buhari.  Electoral bill rejection: Malami selfish, seeking to become Gov through back door – Kuye.  FG extends NIN-SIM verification to March 31, as enrolments exceed 71m.  More services to require NIN for identification as deadline shifts to March 31.  Stop criticising Pastor Tunde Bakare over N9bn loan to build cathedral — Ex-Lagos CPC guber candidate tells Nigerians.  National Assembly to review Buhari’s refusal to sign electoral bill.  Major Crises That Rocked APC, PDP In 2021.  Buhari still picks my phone calls despite my criticisms — Kukah.  2022 ‘ll mark beginning of a new life for Nigerians,says PRP chair,Daudu.  Keep faith in the country, Lawan urges Nigerians.  Lawan, Gbajabiamila, lawmakers lament insecurity, debts, others, seek changes in 2022.  We’re not part of Mega Political ...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,139 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 241,513.  UK pledges £105m to assist Nigeria, others tackle Omicron.  Without Drugs, Here Are The Alternatives To Manage High Blood Pressure.  Hazard Allowance: JOHESU, AHPA allege short-change of health workers.  Buhari’s achievements in 2021: Full text of Lai Mohammed’s press conference.  APC national convention: Uncertainty over February date as peace panel flops.  Electoral Act: It’s Not Easy To Override Buhari’s Veto – Speaker.  Forensic Audit: Buhari vows to recover stolen NDDC funds.  Lives lost under Buhari govt worrisome, says Kukah.  Akinwumi Adesina: Face of a positive Nigeria, setting new agenda for African Development.  Buhari, Jonathan meet in Aso Rock.  Royal Rumble: Deji of Akureland intervenes in Ooni of Ife, Olori Naomi squabbles.  Nigerian politicians patronise spiritual leaders, can’t ban doomsday New Year prophecies like Ghana –...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,355 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 240,374.  Nigeria Won’t Take Expired Vaccines Again, Says NAFDAC.  Buhari demands progress report on solid minerals devt fund, Orders ramp up of operations.  1979 presidential poll: Ekwueme was Shagari’s choice -Ukume.  Why I set up scholarship scheme for indigent students-Onyejiocha, Reps’ deputy chief whip.  How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s CPSO’s Promotion, Service Extension.  Next Cash & Carry: Farouq visits, pledges FG’s support.  Obasanjo wrong on Niger Delta oil belonging to Nigeria –Ozekhome, NDC.  Oil ownership: ACF backs Obasanjo, PANDEF, INC fume, say constitution fraudulent.  NIN Tokenisation: Days To Commencement, Nigerians Kept In The Dark.  Refer cases of landlords, tenants to mediation – Lawyer.  Rape includes inappropriate touch of spouse — Lawyer.  New minister vows to help Buhari leave behind legacies in infrastructure...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 599 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 239,019.  Lassa Fever: Case toll jumps to 92, as new deaths recorded in Bauchi, Ebonyi.  Buhari to sign 2022 Appropriation Bill into law Friday.  Electoral Bill: Again, Presidency says Nigeria’s interest first.  National Assembly Transmits 2022 Budget To Buhari.  Consult Nigerians, as you did Electoral Act, to tackle economic, security challenges — Ortom tells Buhari.  How FG, states, zones’ll spend N26.6trn in 2022.  Market inferno: FEMA seeks review of Fire Service Act.  3 years after deadline,FG yet to implement emissions control law.  Reps’ C’mte to grill Agric Ministry over N48.426bn extra-budgetary.  Ijaw youths apologize toSylva over misunderstanding with IYC.  2023: Electronic transmission of results doubtful, 301 LGs lack Internet facilities.  Auditor general queries ministry’s N3.8bn spending from suspended RUGA fund.  Amaechi misleadin...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 859 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 238,420.  COVID-19: Anxiety as Nigeria records 21 deaths, 1,305 new infections.  FG plans N12tn fresh borrowing, public debt to hit N50tn by 2023.  ‘Direct Primary produced Buhari in 2019 without crisis’.  Buhari greets Christopher Kolade at 89.  17 months enough to end insecurity before Buhari leaves office — Presidency.  Residents Flee As Bandits ‘Take Over’ SGF’s Hometown.  Electoral law has high-cost implications, it’s discriminatory, assigning it into law will swell up ligitations’ — Malami.  Malami’s claim of Nigeria going into crisis if President Buhari signed Electoral Act, baseless — MBF.  ‘Sule, Bagudu remain key players in Nigeria’s political space’.  Ex-NIMASA DG proffers strategy to combat attacks on vessels at anchorage.  ASUU wants AAU Special Intervention Team sacked.  Nigeria’s electricity sector accidents hits 167.  NBM mourns, ...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,547 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 237,561.  COVID-19: Anxiety as Nigeria records 21 deaths, 1,305 new infections.  States revive isolation centres, COVID-19 cases soar, vaccination grounded at 3.9%.  Presidential aides testing positive to COVID-19 shows they’re human – Adesina.  COVID-19: Buhari Is Fine, Says Femi Adesina.  NAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of performance-enhancing drugs.  Don’t take part in strikes, Ngige charges newly-inducted doctors.  Sultan, Oyetola, others charge Muslims to embrace peaceful coexistence, brotherliness.  Presidency: Try S’East for 4 years, Umahi begs APC.  FG To Shut Down Money Lending Businesses Over Violations.  I’m not infested with COVID-19, minister clarifies.  PEF must account for interest on N34bn in fixed deposit – Senate.  Group appeals to APC Caretaker Committee to conduct National Convention on Feb. 5, 2022.  Fuel increase: Labo...

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,305 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 236,014.  Omicron Variant: Double vaccination not enough, you need booster.  Christmas: Some worship centres flout COVID-19 protocols.  At Christmas: Our pain, trauma will soon be history — Buhari.  Buhari hails Ganduje at 72, Sule at 62.  Osinbajo pays Christmas homage to Buhari in Aso Villa.  COVID Hits Aso Rock, Garba Shehu, Buhari’s ADC, Others Test Positive.   Christmas: Ita Enang rejoices with Nigerians, Christian community.  Christmas: Thank God for things money can’t buy, Cleric urges.  Electoral Amendment: NASS dismisses report on collection of signatures.  Interrogating the Ogbanje/Abiku Spirit of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.  Judges covering up corrupt colleagues destroying the judiciary – Itse Sagay.  ‘1.5 million Nigerians in Italy need passport’.  101 million subscribers risk disconnection as SIM-NIN deadline nears....

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1,356 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 234,709.  COVID-19: No death from Omicron variant yet in Nigeria, says NCDC.  NCDC asks security agents to enforce COVID-19 protocols.  FG increases hazard allowance from N5,000 to N40,000 for doctors, N34,000 for others.  FG dismisses threats of attacks on Abuja, says FCT safe.  Electoral Act 2021: President Buhari not bigger than Nigeria, NASS should veto him.  It’s illegal, Aisha Buhari can’t grant FG workers indefinite leave – SANs.  Buhari’s Borno visit: ISWAP ability to fire rockets worrying — Security Council.  Buhari Swears In New Minister.  Environmetal protection: FG approves national biosecurity policy.  2023: Disagreements in APC won’t affect party’s fortune ― PGF Chair.  Deplorable state of science labs hampering technological development, NISLT laments.  Christmas: Hard times for South-East, South-South travellers.  Insecurity: FG...