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NATIONAL In Last Independence Speech: Buhari Scores Self High.  Buhari, Xi Jinping exchange greetings on Nigeria, China national days.  Comply with peace accord, Buhari, Abubakar, Jonathan tell candidates.  Aisha Buhari apologises to Nigerians over economic hardship .  30m bags of NPK fertiliser delivered to Nigerian farmers – Osinbajo. Buhari confers national honour on Omo-Agege.  Nigeria at 62: Jonathan hails Nigerians’ patriotism, sues for peace, unity.  Ayu returns to Nigeria after 2 weeks abroad PDP crisis gets messier, chieftains renew calls on Ayu to resign.  Pressure mounts on 16 PDP NWC members to return N450m.  Independence Day: PDP charges Nigerians to remain hopeful.  Independence anniversary: Nigeria shall rise again – Atiku.  PDP needs to work harder to beat Peter Obi in S’East – Ex-Gov. Ihedioha.  ‘Tinubu not sick, still working in London’.  APC Chieftain: Tinubu Went To London Because They Won’t Allow Him Rest In Lagos, Abuja.  Cleric knocks ex-SGF, backs Tinubu’s meeti

NATIONAL Nigeria@62: Tribute to the neglected Nation builders.  2023: Maintain your position as honest arbiters, Buhari urges judiciary.  Buhari confers National honour on Opeyemi Bamidele.  Nigeria Decides 2023: INEC threatens parties with fresh sanctions over hate speech, campaign funding.  Nigeria Decides 2023: Presidential candidates sign peace pact amid Buhari’s caution.  Tinubu’s Absence At Peace Pact Sparks Outrage.  Confusion In APC Over Adamu’s Purported Protest Letter To Tinubu.  APC: Withdrawal of letter to Tinubu tears NWC apart.  Tinubu to pacify Adamu, govs with 2,000 appointments.  Tinubu not ill, in London — Source.  ‘Adebanjo’s rejection of Tinubu, a vendetta,’ says Yoruba group.  Race To Presidency: I’m Out To Rescue Nigeria – Atiku.   PDP NWC members write Ayu, reject housing allowance.  PDP NWC refutes N90m bribery allegations, insists payments legitimate.   Tinubu insulted Northern Christians with Muslim-Muslim ticket – LP  chieftain.  As Clear as Mud: Senate’s Gra

NATIONAL FG declares next week Monday public holiday.  Buhari inaugurates, sets agenda for council on climate change.  Buhari appoints Blessing Akinlosotu, others as Members National Climate Change Council.  As Campaigns Kick Off Today: Atiku, Tinubu, Kwankwaso, Obi, 14 Others Battle For 84m Votes.  PDP Campaign Flag-Off: We must halt Nigeria’s descent into anarchy — Atiku.  Atiku confident of victory as Wike, allies shun PDP PCC inauguration.  Atiku: Why Southeast should support my presidency.  2023: APC flags off campaign rally for Tinubu, Shettima in Abuja.  2023: I’ve flagged off APC campaigns with my 4 wives, 28 children, says Doguwa, Reps Leader.  Adamu’s NWC fumes, accuses Tinubu of breaching agreements on Campaign Council.  We’ll release our campaign council list soon – LP.  2023 elections may make or break Nigeria, Obasanjo warns politicians.   Court denies Lawan, declares Machina's APC senatorial candidate.  Chambers Renovation: N/Assembly Weighs Options Over Buhari’s Bud

NATIONAL How My Successor, Other Leaders Will Emerge In 2023 — Buhari.  Presidency to Akeredolu: No state has approval for automatic weapon.  Mixed outlook for parties as campaigns begin today.  I’ll be a stepping stone for Igbo presidency, says Atiku.  Ortom Denies Abandoning Wike, Says ‘We Just Returned From London’.  APC Postpones Campaign Kick-Off Indefinitely.  2023: More cracks in APC over campaign council.  Muslim-Muslim ticket: We’re talking with PDP, says Lawal.  It’s nobody’s turn, says Peter Obi at Ooni’s palace.  Ooni expresses love for Peter Obi’s youth development drive.  Obi not different from Tinubu, Atiku – Kachikwu, ADC Presidential candidate.  INEC unveils ground rules for hitch-free, issues-based campaigns.  Electoral Offences Bill to be ready for 2023 general election — Senate.  Senate inaugurates probe panel on non-compliance with Petroleum Act, Oil Mining Lease.  Senate frustrates law on power rotation.  CIS, ASHON, seek FG’s approval for CISI Bill.  2023: 5% PWD

NATIONAL Buhari didn’t call for removal of Keyamo as APC campaign spokesperson – Presidency.  Buhari mourns ex-spokesman of CPC, Rotimi Fashakin.   FG makes U-turn, withdraws order to reopen varsities.  FG implementing 65 yrs retirement age for teachers, 40 yrs pensionable service — Adamu.  Teachers already enjoying improved salary package –FG.  No tribe in Nigeria can survive alone – Lai Mohammed.  INEC, CAN, Sultan warn against violent campaigns.  2023: Afenifere reiterates support for Obi.  2023 presidency: Yoruba elders split over Peter Obi, Tinubu. My Husband And Shettima Best Bet For Nigerian Women — Oluremi Tinubu.  Crisis, fresh controversies stall inauguration of APC PCC members.  2023: Tinubu begins campaigns with prayers, peace walk in Abuja.  2023: Atiku has highest followership across Nigeria – Ologbondiyan.  Atiku appoints Saraki, Anyim, Shekarau, Secondus, others as advisers.  Atiku to meet S/East PDP zonal stakeholders in Enugu Tuesday.  Obi/Datti group to hold 4million

NATIONAL 2023 ‘ll usher in new Nigeria – Osinbajo.  FG honours Oba Ewuare II, Ujah, Oduntan, others with national awards.  Nigeria Must Have National Dream, Identity – Obasanjo.  PDP crisis: Ayu’s kinsmen berate Ortom over resignation calls.  PDP crisis: Atiku moves to break Wike’s ranks, reaches out to allies.  Wike’s camp plots for Mimiko to replace Ayu.  Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu, APC haven’t reached out to Christians — ex-SGF, Babachir.  Tinubu jets out, group plans one-million-man march.  2023: PFN disowns Bishops for holding meeting with Tinubu.  2023: APC campaign list, recipe for failure — APC support group.  I’ve nothing to do with PDP, Amosun says.  OhaNifere’s birth splits Yoruba leaders.  $23m Abacha loot: SERAP sues Buhari, Malami over failure to publish copy of agreement with US.  25 Million Nigerians Suffering From Hunger – Nutritionist.  How infighting among parties challenges issues-driven campaigns.  Pipeline Contract: End infighting, division in N’Delta — Clark.