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NATIONAL Russia-Ukraine War: Nigeria Ready To Fill Natural Gas Gap In Europe – Buhari.  Buhari Re-Appoints Patience Oniha As DG DMO.   COVID-19: Nigeria misses WHO vaccination target, experts task NPHCDA.    Nigerian govt shields herdsmen, blames ISWAP for Owo attack – Report.  Defections: Dislodged APC senators stake political future on PDP, others.  2023: LP, NNPP merger talks still on going, says coalition.  Rumpus in PDP over calls for Ayu’s removal, Wike’s ‘shabby’ treatment.  PDP Crisis: I Won’t Rest Until All Aggrieved Members Are Brought Back – Atiku.  How Okorocha, Uzodinma’s fight is tearing APC NWC apart.   North-West APC in crucial meeting over VP slot.  2023: It’s too early to talk about merger — Kachikwu, ADC presidential candidate.  Nigeria records staggering upsurge in mass killings, violations against kids in conflict.  2023: INEC Issues 186 CTC Documents.  We ’re ready to mobilise for Peter Obi, says TUC.  Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, insult to body of Christ —

NATIONAL You denied Wike popular views of PDP members, Ortom tells Atiku.  VP Slot: Ayu’s Fate Hanging As Crisis Over Okowa’s Selection Worsens.  APC plans e-membership platform for massive youths registration.   Knocks, praises as Yoruba actors openly endorse Tinubu.  APC frets over Obi’s growing support.  2023 elections: Mega church denies backing ‘any aspirant’ as APC knocks ‘Obi-dient movement’.  Tinubu and the certificate scandal that refuses to die.  2023 Presdency: Fayose Dumps Atiku, Says Power Must Shift To South.  Crisis Hits NRM As Deputy National Chair, Northern Politicians Dump Party.   FG engages lawyers for Ekweremadu.  Sultan Declares Thursday Dhul Hijjah 1, Saturday Eidul Adha.  State healthcare budgets dip from 11 to 4.65 per cent.  Reps Probe Petrol Subsidy Under Buhari, Allege $7 Billion Diversion.  Reps probe oil spills, abandoned wells in Niger Delta.  Reps mandates army to reinforce security in Adamawa communities.  Senate Summons NIA DG Over Directive to DSS.  S

NATIONAL President Buhari arrives Portugal ahead of State Visit, participation at UN Ocean Conference.  Afenifere tasks Buhari on insurgency, says no to IDP camps in South.  Why I couldn’t implement 2014 confab report — Jonathan.  Acting CJN, Ariwoola, reportedly started school aged one.  Ex-CJN to get N2.5bn benefits, Senate begins corruption probe.  Ekweremadu: Reps invite Aregbesola, Onyeama, others.   We’ll apply diplomatic pressure to help Ekweremadu –Reps.  Alleged convention irregularities: Court rejects motion seeking Tinubu, Atiku’s disqualification.  2023: I didn’t mock Obi, LP —Soludo.  Nigerian gay seeking asylum faces deportation from UK.  2023: Ango Abdullahi tackled over attacks on Atiku.  Tinubu jets off to France as APC refutes alleged N6.5tr budget for flag bearer.  2023: My Original Certificate Missing, Says Masari, Tinubu’s Running Mate.  Uzodimma blames Tinubu’s certificate saga on INEC.  Defection: APC must not lose majority position in NASS, Buhari begs aggrieved

NATIONAL Insecurity worsening, SMBLF tells Buhari.  Group hails Buhari over Echono’s appointment as executive secretary of TETFUND.  Marginalisation: Suit against Buhari, AGF, others get Oct 19 date.  Nigeria winning war against drug abuse — Osinbajo.  ‘We’ll expose you’ — PDP gives Obasanjo 48hrs to clarify remarks on Atiku.  What I Discussed With Obasanjo On 2023 – Prof Ango Abdullahi.  Another Senator Dumps APC.  APC denies earmarking N6.5tn to buy votes, bribe INEC.  Okorie Seeks Soludo’s Intervention To Resolve APGA Crisis.  Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu, wife drag Immigration, others to court.  Alleged organ harvest: We never disowned Ekweremadu — Ohanaeze.  INEC will continue to uphold choices made by Nigerians — Yakubu.  CVR: Fresh PVC registrations hit 10.4 million.  Ngige not headache of varsity lecturers, ministry clarifies.   JAMB to probe CBT centres over extortion, threatens fine.   Kanu appears in court today, calls for calm.  Justice Ariwoola Takes Oath Of Office As Acti

NATIONAL 2023: Yoruba Council alleges Northern plot to scheme Tinubu out of presidential race.  Tinubu Ignores Certificate Scandal, Says ‘I’m Still Searching For My Running Mate’.   I’ll Give You A Running Mate You’ll Enjoy Working With, Gbaja Tells Tinubu.  Northern govs stall selection of Tinubu’s running mate.  2023: Supremacy battle threatens Obi, Kwankwaso alliance.  Strike: Our problem with ASUU – FG.  Ekweremmadu: Ebonyi govt reaches out to family of kidney donor.  Ekweremadu saga: Nwamini David is 22 years old — Immigration boss.   Ekweremadu: We followed due process before issuing organ donor's passport, says NIS.  CAN condemns killing of Kaduna Catholic Priest.  World Drug day: Speak out, seek help, CADAM tells drug abuse victims.   FG Confirms Outbreaks Of Swarm Birds, Locusts.  Army, Navy, DSS, Police clear IPOB camps in Anambra, Enugu, recover weapons.  Terrorism: Army jails 30 soldiers, dismisses 4 as 227 face trial.  We didn’t blame Customs for influx of substandard

NATIONAL I made mistake picking my ‘number two’ as President — Obasanjo.  Buhari approves appointment of Fasanya as SMEDAN’s DG.  Buhari, Kalu, Lalong hail Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila at birthdays.  Continue to serve Nigeria, Buhari urges Gbajabiamila at 60th birthday.   Ekweremadu: Immigration probes organ donor’s passport.  Running mate: Confusion engulfs APC, Tinubu limits search to Borno, Kano, Kaduna.  2023: Atiku, Tinubu, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso tasked on issue-based campaigns.   Northern govs’ interest in Tinubu not genuine, may ditch him for Atiku – Prof Akintoye.  2023: Controversy Trails Tinubu’s INEC Filings.  2023: ‘Unknown Persons’ Stole My Academic Certificates, Tinubu Tells INEC.  Alleged academic scandal: You’re PDP agents, Tinubu Campaign Organisation replies group.  2023 Polls: CSO threatens court action over Tinubu’s academic qualifications.  2023: Peter Obi would have been humiliated if he had remained in PDP — Ogun.  Unveiling Ex-Military Officers Vying For Governorship,

NATIONAL 2023:INEC registers 10,000 voters in 3 days.  INEC assures voter registration will continue.  Akpabio, Lawan Missing As INEC Publishes List Of 2023 Candidates.  We Won’t Recognise Imposed Candidates, Says INEC Amid Machina-Lawan Row.  Peter Obi prays for Ekweremadu, healing of daughter.  Okowa reacts to betrayal allegation, says Southern leaders not specific on Presidency.  South-West PDP demands Senate Presidency, SGF, party chair from Atiku.  2023: I’m Igbo man from Delta State, Okowa insists.   Obi, Kwankwaso yet to agree on presidential candidate, running mate.  Northern Group backs Lalong as Tinubu’s running mate, says ‘no to Muslim-Muslim ticket’.  Electoral Act: Supreme Court throws out Buhari, Malami’s suit.  35, 000 scholars benefit in Tetfund Scholarship scheme.  Alleged organ trafficking: Victim resides in Lagos with elder brother — Source.  Reps Demand Integration Of NIN To Identify Gaming Customers, Prevent Money Laundry.  Ekweremadu: International passport of org