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NATIONAL Nigeria records 35 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 254,560.  ‘Only 8,145,416 Nigerians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19’.  PIA: Rising Oil Price A Great Opportunity For Nigeria, Says Buhari.  Nigerian Parents Storm Russian Embassy In Abuja Over Plight Of Their Children In Ukraine.  Ukraine/Russia war: FG to airlift 2,000 Nigerians, evacuation begins Wednesday.  Nigerian Embassies receive over 256 stranded compatriots from Ukraine –FG.  Some Nigerians Trapped In Ukraine Are Not Willing To Return – FG.  Kanu very much alive, protesting inside DSS detention center — Lawyer.  Autonomy: Labour takes protest to National Assembly.  Despite assent, Nigerians still losing sleep over Electoral Act.  2022 UTME: JAMB shifts mock exams to April 9.  ASUU strike: Aggrieved students shut NASS, education ministry.  Consider capacity of candidates before choosing in 2023, Tunde Bakare tells Nigerians.  ‘2 governors may dump PDP for APC soon’.  2023 Presidency: Don’t Pressu

NATIONAL Nigeria records 24 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 254,525.  COVID-19: Not much to cheer two years after.  Nigerians in Ukraine should be treated with dignity — Presidency.  FG Secures Visa-Free Access For Nigerians Entering Romania, Hungary From Ukraine.  Nigeria, Tanzania push against coups in West Africa.  Electoral Act 2022: Buhari becomes ‘Darling’ of oppositions.  Electoral Act: An actual transfer of power to the people — Amaechi.  National Convention: APC constitutes 20 sub-committees; Sanwo-Olu, Fani Kayode head Media and Publicity.  Presidential Ticket: Atiku taking PDP delegates for granted — Wike.  2023: Northern group chooses Jonathan for Presidency.  Jibrin: Tinubu’s time has come.  Correct past mistakes in 2023, Alex Ekwueme’s son tells Nigerians.  CONSTITUTION REVIEW: NASS moves to okay independent candidacy.  N’Assembly snubs southern govs, excludes state police from 68 amendments.  Audit query: Reps’ C’mte drags ministers, heads of MDAs to Buh

NATIONAL Nigeria records 40 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 254,501.  Russia-Ukraine crisis: FG to evacuate Nigerians through Poland.  Osinbajo to attend Africa court for human rights launch in Tanzania.  UK to support Nigeria’s efforts at combatting terrorism financing.  2023: Presidential, NASS polls hold Feb 25 – INEC.  INEC summons emergency meeting over new Electoral Act.  New electoral law forces INEC to shift 2023 polls.  2023: SouthWest youths urged to shun monetary sentiments.  Submissions for Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2022 ends March 7.  Jonathan can speak for himself, shouldn’t be lured into presidential race – Chidoka.  2023: Nigerians in Diaspora mobilise against career politicians.  AIB staff ordered to move to Abuja without relocation allowances.  2023 presidency: S’West youths storm Lagos, drum support  for Yahaya Bello.  2023 presidency : Atiku dares youths to contest with him.  2023 Presidency: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Atiku To Know Fate Before June.  G

NATIONAL Nigeria records 34 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 254,428.  Malawi polio outbreak: Nigeria strengthens measures against importation.  Buhari: We’ll Increase Health Sector Funding.  Pull Your Troops Out Of Ukraine, FG Tells Russia.  It’s too risky to evacuate 5,600 Nigerians in Ukraine now – FG.  Buhari Signs Electoral Bill, Rejects Exclusion Of Appointees From Primaries.  Electoral Act: PDP lauds Buhari, NASS.  Atedo Peterside lauds Buhari on new Electoral Act.  Buhari’s complaints about Electoral Act selfish –Wike.  10 key provisions of the new Electoral Act.  Breaking: FG raises concern over refusal of Nigerians into Poland.  2023: We’ll mobilise one million youths to galvanise support for presidential bid of Funmi Adekojo — EYN.  2023: I’m the quality Nigeria’s looking for ― Tinubu.  ‘I’m Not Sick’, Tinubu Begs Nigerians To Vote For Him In 2023.  Ohanaeze, Bauchi Gov, VON DG lock horns over APC’s zoning of Presidency.  NYSC Trust Fund: A Timely Initiative.

NATIONAL Nigeria records 34 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 254,428.  Covid-19 vaccination: Deepen your awareness programmes,WHO tasks Nigeria.  I swore by Holy Quran, can’t exceed 2 terms –Buhari.  Reps to name absentee members at Constitution amendment e-voting.  Constitution review splits attorney general, justice minister’s office.  How to restructure Nigeria, by AfDB president Adesina.  Electoral Act: 4 Ministers, MDA Heads To Resign Over 2023.  APC Constitutes Zonal Congress Committees.  APC stakeholders rage over Adamu’s ‘selection’ as party chairman.  NECO 2021: 62.59% candidates obtain 5 credits in Maths, English.  El-Rufai: Insurgency In North West Worse Than Boko Haram. I Have No Presidential Ambition In 2023 – El-Rufai.  Buhari forced me to be governor, my ambition was to be SA domestic –El-Rufai.  23 lawyers including 7 SANs jostle for Supreme Court bench.  ‘We Rather Die Here’, Some Nigerians Trapped In Ukraine Reject Evacuation Offer.  ‘We’re Under Attac

NATIONAL Nigeria records 42 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 254,394.  Buhari to sign Electoral Bill tomorrow — Presidency source.  2023 Presidency: Buhari’s Aide Endorses Tinubu.  Electoral Act: Anxiety over Buhari’s assent unnecessary, says Uzodimma.  Insecurity: Declare all known leaders of terrorists wanted now, Senate to FG.  Reps to Buhari: Bombard terrorists with Super Tocano fighter jet now.  Reps wade into ASUU strike, insists government must honour MoU.  Constitution amendment: Outrage as N’Assembly considers life pension for presiding officers.  NASS lays report on constitution review.  APC Hasn’t Fulfilled Its Promises To Nigerians, Says Dalung.  Insecurity: CSOs ask FG to domesticate UN Security Council Resolution 2250.  At last, APC zones political offices, silent on Buni committee’s status.  Disability Rights group urges Buhari to end discrimination against PLWDs.  Buhari Swears In 6 INEC National Commissioners.  Without Buhari, Nigeria would have been li

NATIONAL Nigeria records 27 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 254,352.  Electoral bill: Buhari’ll sign in matter of hours –Presidency.  2023: APC opts for consensus, zones presidency to South.  Buhari, 18 APC Govs In ‘Make Or Mar’ Meeting Over Convention.  Convention Crisis: We May Rake In N2bn But Spend N3bn On Litigation, Okorocha Warns.  March 26 convention: APC factions fault party, Buhari, govs opt for consensus, zoning.  Postponement: Kalu thanks Buhari, Buni for consideration of request.  PDP Chairman: How Can A Party Struggling To Hold Convention Rule Nigeria? Buhari meets Ghana’s President Addo-Akufo behind closed door.  If we hadn’t intervened in roads, rail, Nigerians would be trekking from city to city –Buhari.  Strike: I’m Shocked Education Ministry, ASUU Didn’t Resolve Crisis – Ngige.  ASUU strike to end soon — FG.  FG to spend N3.53trn on infrastructure, human capital development.  FG to collaborate with Republic of Korea in tackling unemployment.  Counter