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NATIONAL Moon Not Sighted, Fasting Continues In Saudi Arabia.  Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares Monday as Sallah in Nigeria.  All votes belong to political parties in Nigeria.  2023: Fear grips APC presidential aspirants.  PDP picks Abuja for convention, NEC decides zoning Wednesday.  2023: Sowore begs Nigerians to vote for African Action Congress.  2023: I’ll support Yahaya Bello, I don’t believe in Igbo presidency – MASSOB leader, Uwazuruike.  2023 Presidency: I Am Loyal To Buhari, APC – Amaechi.  ‘You Must Run’, Jonathan’s Supporters Hit The Streets Of Kano.  Ahead Of Second Term Expiration, 8 Govs Plot To Retire To Senate.  Late Alaafin ‘ll be immortalised, says Tinubu.  Shehu Sani: Buhari Would Have Been On The Streets If Jonathan Piled Up Debts Like He Did.  Elumelu empowers constituents with Keke, Okada, other items.  NMA nominates Ngige for health sector meritorious service award.  HURIWA condemns alleged malicious publication against Amb Buratai.  IPAC rejects drug test proposal f

NATIONAL Buhari to resume hosting Sallah guests after two years.  Buhari to Oba of Benin: Nigeria expecting return of 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes from Germany.  Electoral Act: I didn’t order Senate to remove Section 84(12), Buhari tells court.  Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally qualified to run for presidency.  2023: I’m who Nigeria needs to change the ugly narrative, says Okorocha.  Ohanaeze, Afenifere kick as APC says no decision yet on zoning.  Ramadan: Search for crescent today, Sultan tells Muslims.  Tinubu Picks N100m APC Presidential Forms.  2023 Presidency: Northern elders move to draft in Lawan.  Oshiomhole dismisses rumours of presidential declaration.  2023 Presidency: No Decision Yet On Zoning, Says Adamu.  2023: APC chieftain disagrees with Falana over Jonathan’s eligibility to run for president.  PDP screening c’ttee clears 15 presidential aspirants, disqualifies 2.  My Presidential ambition is a call to build a nation’, says Fayemi.  Stakeholders Raise N10m Cheque to

NATIONAL FG declares May 2, 3 Public Holidays for Workers’ Day, Sallah.  2023 elections: Buhari warns against interference.  I was surprised l was nominated as Buhari’s running mate in 2015--Osinbajo .  APC: Stolen $50,000 Doesn’t Belong To Us, Our Forms Not Sold In Dollars.  By Law, Jonathan Is Out Of Presidential Race – Falana.  Presidency: PDP reps, SANs warn Jonathan, group threatens suit.  2023: My decision to run’s about Nigeria ― Amaechi.  2023: I ‘ve everything needed in a President ―Ngige.  2023: Tension mounts as PDP screens Atiku, Tambuwal, Obi, 14 others today.  Presidential Ticket: You Are My Friend, But I Won’t Work For You, Ayu Tells Atiku .  Fayemi, Amosun, Nwajiuba entry swells APC presidential aspirants.  NLC to embark on 3-days warning strike in solidarity with unions, students.  Senate rejigs Terrorism Act, outlaws payment of ransom.  Insecurity threat to Nigeria’s nationhood –Gbajabiamila.  2023: Why I opposed section 84(12) of new Electoral Act, Buhari tells Cour

NATIONAL Nigeria posts record 12,341 measles infections in 12 months.  Osinbajo speaks at 4th Omoluabi Day Festival.  30 Days After, Govt Yet To Rescue Kaduna Train Attack Hostages.  Nigeria still worth fighting for, in spite of current challenges — Fayemi.  New APC guidelines give Amaechi, Ngige 72 hours to resign or forget 2023 ambition.  Electoral Act: More commissioners resign as Buhari’s ministers refuse.  2023: I won’t resign, Nwajiuba vows as he declares for presidency.  Mammoth crowd as Yahaya Bello picks APC nomination forms.  I’ve not dropped my ambition – Kalu.  Ayade joins presidential race, to withdraw if Jonathan declares.  PDP Senator, Danbaba dumps Party for APC.  Invest in your country, Gambari urges Nigerians.  Senate criminalises ransom payment to kidnappers.  FAAC shares N725.6bn to FG, states, LGs.  School feeding: High rate of poverty forces many pupils to take food home for siblings —Vendors.  FG extradites Gbadegesin to US to face $148,000 fraud charge.  Insecur

NATIONAL Let’s join hands to defeat insecurity, Buhari urges political party leaders.  ‘Osinbajo has paid his dues, he should be next president’ – Alake of Egbaland.  APC Presidential Ticket: Buhari May Surprise Everybody, Says Okorocha.  2023 Presidency: Poverty has overtaken us, I can turnaround our fortunes if elected – Gov Udom.  2023 Presidency: I’ll drive out four ‘demons’ impeding Nigeria’s growth if elected – Ohuabunwa.  2023 Presidency: I’ll Step Down For Jonathan If APC Picks Him – Ayade.  Presidential aspirant, Garba, proposes change of name for ‘Nigeria’.  How I intend to fight corruption if elected –Peter Obi.  Presidency: Obi’s camp protests as PDP dumps zoning, begins screening Friday.  APC Ticket: 2 Northern Govs Behind Jonathan’s Return Bid.  Why APC couldn’t impeach me as Senate President – Saraki.  Buhari Appoints Jaji Abdulganiyu As Controller General Of Fire Service.  Tinubu heads for Kaabah to perform Umrah rites.  North plots to retain power, Afenifere, PANDEF, o

NATIONAL UN offers condolences to Nigeria over explosion at illegal refinery.  Imo Explosion: 11 CSOs accuse FG of failure to address factors behind proliferation of illegal refineries.  Goodluck Jonathan posters appear in northern Nigerian states.  2023: It’ll be great injustice if I don’t contest —Osinbajo.  Wike Woos PDP Delegates In Kaduna, Donates N200m To Victims Of Banditry.  PDP Elders Dismiss Ango Abdullahi’s Consensus, Task Aspirants.  Electoral Act: Amaechi, Ngige, others risk disqualification over failure to resign.  Tucano jets delay: Blame military not Kukah, NEF tells Presidency.  Buhari hails French President Macron on second term victory.  Buhari Mourns Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas.  Anything short of Jonathan’s ticket ‘ll cost APC 2023 presidency — Buhari, Adamu warned.  Nigeria needs visionary leader to get out of current mess –Saraki.  Amaechi’s move to quash charges of unlawful contract award fails.  World Malaria Day: Pharmacists call for  increased awareness.  Worl

NATIONAL Imo explosion: Buhari orders clampdown on illegal refineries.  Insecurity: Opposition, Kukah to blame for US delay in delivering 12 Tucano fighter jets –Presidency.  Adopt women as running mates, First Lady tells presidential aspirants.  Dariye, Nyame: You are deceitful, Falana tells FG.  2023: Uncertainty trails Jonathan's candidacy in APC.  Why PDP may lose 2023 presidential election - Reno Omokri.  2023: Hayatu-Deen distances self from PDP northern consensus candidates.  Consensus fiasco: Northern PDP stakeholders cry foul, allege breach of process.  Consensus: Northern Elders Deny Endorsing Saraki, Mohammed.  2023: Atiku Should Step Down For Me – Bala Mohammed.  20 years on, Cameroon’s Bakassi Villages still on map, INEC’s election directory.  Group writes minister for details of N4tr fuel subsidy.  World Malaria Day: itel partners Amatem to reduce infection.  Lack of TRCN registration: 300,000 teachers may miss out on new welfare package.  Alaafin’s exit great loss to