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NATIONAL Why Nigeria’s yet to exit poverty despite Buhari’s promise to bail 100 m out – Minister.   Presidency, Falae fault Kano attack, APC demands probe.  Conducive work environment critical for quality service delivery – Presidency.  Buhari appoints Segun Awolowo Secretary, AfCFTA National Action Committee.  Only a win can guarantee APC’s survival beyond 2023, says Chieftain.  Opposition deploying fake news to destabilise polls – FG.  Stoning of President: Your plot to cause division b/w Buhari, Asiwaju won’t give you victory, Presidency tells PDP.  PDP terrified about Buhari, Tinubu cozy relationship, says APC.  PDP hits back, calls Tinubu senile ancestor for describing A’Ibom gov as boy.  We’re hopeful  fuel crisis ’ll be over before elections – PDP Campaign.  2023: I'm In Talks With Kwankwaso, Obi, Says Atiku.  PVCs: Obi insists over 3 million Nigerian students must be allowed to vote.  Niger Delta agitators endorse Peter Obi for President.  Expect purposeful leadership, if I

NATIONAL Foreign groups bent on destroying Nigeria behind Boko Haram — Buhari.  Buhari: Many Don't Appreciate Nigeria Until They Visit Other Countries.  Buhari inaugurates projects in Lagos, Katsina, attends Dakar confab.  FG blames maltreatment of Nigerians abroad on irregular migration.  Extend old Naira notes withdrawal to June – Ortom urges CBN, Buhari.  Polls: APC PCC holds National Farmers Summit.  Alleged attack on Buhari: Tinubu calls for arrest of PDP spokesperson.  Obasanjo wanted to roast Atiku, I rescued him — Tinubu.  Your Constant Gaffes No Longer A Laughing Matter, Atiku's Aide Tells Tinubu.  PDP: Atiku, Tambuwal committed worse anti-party activities than Nnamani – Onoh.  What I’ll do differently to put Nigeria’s economy on right path — Atiku.  Fuel, Naira Scarcity: No Face-Off Between Buhari, Tinubu — Senate’s Deputy Whip.  INEC publishes ‘Notice of Polls’, declares, ‘we’re good to go’.  2023: Ex-INEC Chairman, Jega worries over poor voter education.  MDAs, Civi

NATIONAL Again, Buhari pledges credible polls.  You’re killing Nigerians in instalment, labour leader tells Buhari.  Buhari felicitates with Osinbajo’s father-in-law Soyode on 80th birthday.   Govt appointments lopsided, lack merit – Obasanjo.  Old Naira Deadline: Our wives selling roasted corn, carrots most affected — Tinubu.  Redesigned naira deadline: Tinubu in Benin lauds Buhari’s extension of deadline.  My support was for Osinbajo, not Tinubu – Naja’atu Mohammed.  Inability of 3.5m students to get PVCs, attempt to deny us votes – Labour Party.  New naira: Anger spreads over scarcity, Reps oppose CBN extension.  Group calls for caution in choice of new Ohanaeze president general.  Court delivers judgment seeking 2023 polls cancellation.  Ekweremadu: Seven-week jury trial begins on Tuesday.  Medics canvass better deal to contain neglected tropical diseases.  MACBAN: Nasarawa Killings A War Crime, Presidency, Military Silence Unacceptable.  Troops neutralise 64 in NE/NW, rescue 122 c

NATIONAL Buhari backs CBN over old naira deadline amid outcry for extension.  We will eliminate squeeze, chaos in currency swap – Buhari.  Be decisive on fuel crisis, Jerry Gana tells Buhari.   Buhari tackling problems others ran from, says Tinubu.  Atiku joins Tinubu, others to protest 'discomfort' in CBN deadline for old naira notes.  PDP goes after Wike’s loyalists, targets Gov Ikpeazu.  Atiku-Okowa campaign urges supporters to take possession of PVCs.  There are APC, PDP supporters who prefer Obi for Presidency —  Aisha Yesufu.  INEC extends PVC collection to Feb 5.  INEC fixes mock voter accreditation for Feb 4.  IPOB expresses worry over Nnamdi Kanu’s worsening health condition.  Disregard poison rumour about Nnamdi Kanu – Family.  Biafra referendum: Court fixes 30 March for suit of self-determination.  Naira Redesign: Extend deadline or many Northerners lose their money – ACF.  New naira notes: Ohanaeze youths seek extension of deadline.  General Ali takes over as Theatr

NATIONAL God has been kind to me, I survived many battles – Buhari.  Buhari: Why I Abandoned My First Job.  Osinbajo Visits Gov Sule Over Son's Death.  FG signs MoU with Niger Republic on Kano-Maradi Rail.  Atiku/G5 Crisis: PDP Treading Dangerous Path - Makinde.  Northern group hails Naja’atu, urges other Nigerians to support Atiku.  Northern Elders Warn Against Plan To Interfere With Election.  2023 Polls: Yiaga Africa, Others Identify 22 High-Risk States.  Passengers Stranded As Train Derails In Abuja.  NRC shuts down Abuja-Kaduna Train station.  Military vows to deal with those plotting to scuttle polls, pledges neutrality.  Customs seizes weapons, hard drugs worth N1.8b at Tin Can Port.  BUSINESS New Naira Notes: Pressure Mounts On CBN To Extend Jan 31 Deadline.  Banks Short Of New Notes As ATMs Dry Up.  Old Notes: First Bank, GTB To Operate On Saturday, Sunday.  CBN Unveils Nigerian Domestic Card, Bans Dollar Charges On Local Transactions.  CBN, NIBSS unveils ‘AFRIGO’ Nigerian

NATIONAL History Will Be Kind To Me – Buhari.  Reject politicians that’ll drag Nigeria back to corruption, Buhari warns.  FG renames NIMET institute after President Buhari.  FG moves for transparent oil sector as Buhari gets ultimatum on fuel scarcity.  Protesters block Lagos-Benin road over fuel price hike, scarcity.  Osinbajo, Sultan, Olu of Warri, others interact on transforming NIPSS.  No leader can create new Nigeria overnight – Obasanjo.  Immigration produced more than 1.8m passports in 2022 –Aregbesola.  “No longer game as usual,” Aregbesola talks tough on prison breaks.  APC debunks expulsion of Ex-presidential Aide, from party.  Tinubu blames fuel scarcity on PDP’s ineptitude.  You Can't Pitch Me Against Buhari, Tinubu Tells Atiku.  Atiku raises alarm over Tinubu’s alleged plot to instigate riots.  Reject temptation of vote selling —Bishop Odetoyinbo tells Nigerians.  Chibok girls: Coalition wants presidential candidates to address safety in schools.   New Naira Notes: We

NATIONAL 2023 Election: US announces visa restrictions to specific individuals, family members.  Strike: FG Warns Aviation Workers, Says Grounding Of Airports Illegal.  Presidency denies Yakasai’s claim on Buhari’s support for Tinubu.  Najatu: I Made A Mistake Supporting Buhari, I Won't Repeat It With Tinubu.  Fuel scarcity, naira redesign, ploy to sabotage my chances — Tinubu.  Fuel Scarcity: Attacks against Buhari won’t save your failing campaign—Atiku tells Tinubu.  Restructuring key to Nigeria’s progress – Atiku.  Atiku-Okowa ticket best for Nigeria – Ereyitom.  PDP: Atiku’ll lose presidency over plot to punish me — Wike.  Nnamani: Finally, PDP wields big stick to check anomaly.  I’ll make fuel N100 in six months if elected – ZLP presidential candidate Dan Nwanyanwu.  Court dismisses summons of CUPP’s spokesman.  Cost of non-returning lawmakers heavy for democracy — Lawan, Senate President.  Senate passes Federal High Court amendment, franchising establishment bills.  Senate su

NATIONAL Buhari Chairs 14-Man C’ttee As Fuel Scarcity Worsens.  Jubilation as FG registers informal sector trade union.  Stop court action, let’s talk things over, Tinubu tells ex-minister, Uche Ogah.  Atiku’ll lead government that invests in Nigerians, country – Reno Omokri.   APC vs PDP: Dino Melaye suffering from political hubristic syndrome – Onoh.   Labour knocks govs as states reject LG autonomy.  Constitution Review: NASS bows to governors on LG autonomy.   Reps urge FG to complete construction of Ivo dam in Ebonyi.  NPC trains 786,741 workers for 2023 census.  75% of Nigerian children can’t read simple sentence, says UNICEF.  Boko Haram: NEDC/EEF pledges to enshrine sound, functional education.  2023: Arewa Forum demands clear development blueprint.  Elections: NAPTAN appeals for 2 weeks break for students to vote.  We’re recovering, digitising 130-year-old Weather Data — NiMET.  Don’t instigate rancour in NDDC to feast from confusion, Abosede warns.  IGP commends woman police