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NATIONAL Nigeria records 74 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 255,415.  TB killed 156,000, infected 452,000 Nigerians in 2020.  NAFDAC: Nigeria has 15% of fake medicines, not 70%.  Look Out For Ramadan Moon Friday, Sultan Tells Muslims.  CSOs express anger over 1,545 Nigerians killed, 1,321 abducted Q1.   Sim/NIN linkage deadline: FG offers lifeline to non-compliant subscribers.  Killings: Our security agencies ‘ve failed Nigerians — Reps.  Experts blame government for failure to secure rails.  Former Minister, Frank Nweke Jnr joins APGA.  PDP: 13 presidential aspirants emerge as Udom, Hayatu-Deen, Ohuabunwa pick forms.  2023: Don’t Vote For Atiku, Saraki, Peter Obi, Obasanjo Tells Nigerians.  APC, PDP Failed To Give Policy Directions At Conventions – Obasanjo.  Harrass Governors To Develop Education, Oshiomhole Tells Nigerians.  One dies as Lagos-Kano train derails in Kaduna.  Reps direct CAC, JAMB, others to remit N195bn to govt coffers.  UK warns against travels to 7

NATIONAL Nigeria records 74 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now  255,415.  Buhari to host Nigerien president Bazoum Thursday.  2023 PRESIDENCY: Udom, Hayatu-Deen, Ohuabunwa join race, pick PDP form.  2023: Tinubu support group berths in Kosofe, tasks Lagosians on unity.    Let NASS benefit from your research studies, Senate President tells NIPSS.  NCFRMI Bill awaiting Presidential assent, says Federal Commissioner.  SON bags PEBEC ranking, leads in transparency, others.  I’m prepared to be president for better Nigeria, says Wike.  Kaduna Train Attack: As leaders, we owe victims, their relations an apology ― Govs.  Senate Probes DSTV, Others Over Tariff Hike.  Subsidiaries summons: NNPC has nothing to hide, Kyari tells lawmakers.  Train Attack: North Under Siege – ACF.  18 armed personnel onboard –NRC.  Train Attack: FG Asks Nigerians To Raise Money For Patients’ Treatment.  Train attack: El-Rufai carpets military, ACF laments, DHQ fails to deploy Tucano in N’West.  Kaduna

NATIONAL Nigeria records 45 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 255,341.  COVID-19 vaccines intact in cold store,not affected by power grid collapse – FG.  Governor Inuwa Salutes Tinubu At 70.  Tension At Nigerian Border Communities After Cameroon’s Encroachment.  I’m Deeply Pained By Second Terrorist Attack On Train – Buhari.  Train attack: Buhari meets security chiefs.  Tinubu Cancels Colloquium Over Train Attack, Says Nigeria Needs Prayer.  Osinbajo visits Kaduna, commiserates with victims of train attack.  Abuja-Kaduna train attack: 8 confirmed dead, 41 hospitalised says Amaechi.  Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Politician, medical doctor, unionist among dead passengers.  Day of mourning as Ozigi, Megafu, Mosugu, others die in Kaduna-Abuja train terrorists’ attack.  Many Train Attack Victims Unaccounted For – Kaduna Govt.  Outrage Trails Terrorists’ Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Train.  Train Attack: Buhari Must Go, He Has Failed, Says Ganduje’s Former Aide.  Anyim condemns Kaduna

NATIONAL Nigeria records 45 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 255,341.  Presidential election campaign researchers look at 2015 and 2019.  Increase In Prices Of Foodstuff, Fuel, Global Trend – FG.  2023: PDP plotting another EndSARS protest –FG.  Give South-East chance to produce 2023 presidency, group urges Nigerians.  Buhari, Lagos Assembly hail Tinubu at 70.  National convention: Aregbesola, Lai’s allies, aggrieved chieftains’ supporters dump APC.  APC: Nwosu tasks Adamu on harmonisation of factions.  After APC Convention: Confusion As Adamu, Kyari Hold Two Elective Positions.  Adamu’s emergence ‘ll not affect any presidential aspirant – Bello.  APC Convention: Obaseki’s ex-CoS condemns attacks on Ehanire, Obende, others.  Why PDP must respect zoning  —Anyim.  What I Will Do If I Lose PDP Ticket – Saraki.  2023: Why I returned to PDP — Mimiko.  Wike to run for president, blames Atiku, Saraki for PDP’s 2015 defeat.  Seeking presidency collective; above zoning, other co

NATIONAL Nigeria records 52 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 255,296.  First HIV cure in woman after stem cell transplants reported.  2023: Buhari faults Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal PDP presidential ticket bid.  New APC boss, Adamu, repented sinner — Buhari.  Adamu: No Administration Has Touched Lives Of Nigerians Like Buhari’s Govt.  New National Working Committee: APC inaugurates appeal panel Tues, PDP says Adamu has fraud charges.  Presidency Defends Ex-PDP Members In APC Exco.  Mega Party to be unveiled in Abuja April 4 — Third Force.  Abba Gida-Gida, Other Kwankwaso Allies Dump PDP For NNPP.  2023: South East PDP backs Southern governors’ stance on zoning of Presidency to South.  SERAP demands election data safety measures from INEC.  Nigeria High Commission in UK suspends e-passsport biometric capture.  14 govs storm Dubai for investments summit.  Nigeria, South Africa hold dialogue to strengthen ties Thursday.  Uzodimma, Obaseki, others hail, task mothers on righteou

NATIONAL Nigeria records 52 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 255,296.  MeCure, Quickraiz partners to provide affordable cancer care.  Employment: Buhari Tasks Universities To Develop New Curriculum.  2023 Elections: Don’t give party tickets to ‘highest bidders’, Buhari warns APC leaders.  APC convention: Getting consensus candidate took long time – Sen Bamidele.  APC convention: Buhari’s candidate, Adamu, Omisore, others emerge by consensus.  CONVENTION: APC membership rises from 11m to 41m- Buni.  APC Convention: Evildoers Didn’t Have Their Way Today – Oshiomhole.  APC Convention: Stampede as delegates, others struggle to gain access into Eagle Square.  APC Convention: Bottle water goes for N300.  APC CONVENTION: Buhari ‘ll remain the compass of APC beyond 2023, Lawan.  APC leaders gather support for Tinubu, implore Nigerians to get PVCs.  2023: Omehia warns PDP on zoning presidency to North.  2023: Only God gives power, Sultan tells politicians.  NIN Registration: How

NATIONAL Nigeria records 54 cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 255,244.  2023: Why PDP, APC should save Nigeria with Presidency zoned to S-East — Udeogaranya.  2nd Niger Bridge now at 91% completion —FG.  Buhari To EFCC: Avoid Being Used For Partisan Politics.  US sanctions 6 Nigerians bankrolling Boko Haram.  APC: The dangerous coronation of Abdullahi Adamu.  APC: Fear grips presidential aspirants over consensus option.  APC convention: Aspirants defy Buhari, refuse to embrace consensus.  Lai Vs Abdulrasaq, Amaechi Vs Abe, Key APC Rivals To Watch At Convention.  PDP to Court: Declare APC’s national convention illegal.  Osita Okechukwu, DG, VON: Only those with short memoryw will say PDP is better than APC.  2023 Presidency: Zoning talks thicken in PDP.  All now set for APC national convention.  2022 APC National Convention: FCT police reveals traffic diversion points.  Femi Adesina, Presidential Spokesman: Those who attack me do so out of ignorance, mischief, malice.  Proffe

NATIONAL Nigeria records 54 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 255,244.  Buhari mourns first female U.S. Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright.  Osinbajo: Nigeria facing learning crisis.  FG reiterates commitment to revitalise primary health care services.  NBA’s Rules of Professional Conduct Suit: Malami absent, court adjourns.  Buhari hosts Tinubu, Akande, Okorocha, Onu, others.  2023: Obi declares for president.  2023: Tambuwal, Anyim, Mohammed pick PDP’s presidential nomination forms.  Senate resolves to appeal against ruling on contentious section in Electoral Act.  PDP governors resolve to change leadership in 2023.  APC haunted by its failures, PDP replies Femi Adesina.  APC Chairmanship: Governors Bow To Buhari, Agree On Adamu.  Fayemi Rejects Consensus Arrangement, Says Buhari’s Candidates Will Slug It Out At APC Convention.  Kalu under pressure to dump APC.  2023: S’East women storm Abia, drum support for Yahaya Bello.  2023: Zoning Has Come To Stay In PDP, Ayu