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NATIONAL Plot to install interim government will fail — Olanipekun.  Petroleum Minister Resigns To Pursue Gubernatorial Ambition.  Abubakar Sulaiman reappointed DG of Legislative Institute.  Bulus denies working against APC at just concluded polls.  Fayose demands apology from PDP over suspension.  PDP queries INEC’s silence over petition, insists on authentic BVAS results.  Like Ayu, Ward Exco Suspends Labour Party National Chairman.  General overseers plan anti-corruption agenda for incoming government.  10th NASS: Top contenders lobby govs, emirs.  Labour Cautions FG On Petrol Subsidy Removal.   Kano, Borno, Benue Ranked Low In Audit Disclosure.  National Media Complaints Commission to be inaugurated Monday.  Anxiety over global rise in 2023 Hajj Fare, threat to Intending Pilgrims in Nigeria.  Wellspring University Gets NUC Accreditation.  How Nigerian Universities’ Non-Retention Policy Frustrates First-Class Graduates.   Ekweremadu: Why wife was taken to prison immediately.  BUSINE

NATIONAL Powerful People Encourage Deforestation In States - FG.  Obi-Datti: Tinubu petitions NBC, wants Channels TV sanctioned.  Vice President-elect Shettima meets IBB in Minna.  Interim govt plot allegation ploy to arrest opposition –Atiku.  US gives pro-Obi group permission to use iconic park for anti-Tinubu protest.   Elections: APC-USA knocks planned protest at White House.   Controversy surrounds Sylva’s alleged resignation.  PDP reverses decision on Ortom, Fayose, Anyim, others.  Kwankwaso to Buhari: You didn’t do enough to ensure credible elections.  Presidential poll: Supreme Court dismisses Nwajiuba’s suit seeking Tinubu, Atiku’s disqualification.  Ayu’s suspension: PDP suspends Igyorov ward exco with immediate effect.  Misrepresentation of judgement: APGA to charge Edozie Njoku for forgery, impersonation.  Senate Presidency: Zone Position To N/West — APC Chieftain.  Reps Adopt Conference Committee Report On Peace Corps Bill.  Punish those behind 450 cases of poll violation,

NATIONAL  FEC Okays N24.2bn Free Internet For 20 Airports, Varsities, Markets.  FG to sanction oil marketers as 633 die in oil operations.  APC Govs: Tinubu Will Turn Nigeria Around.  I’ll build country of your dreams, Tinubu assures Nigerians.  Tinubu cancels 71st birthday colloquium for national prayer.  Tinubu’s victory: War in Afenifere as Fasoranti faults Adebanjo.  I’m waiting for verdict of tribunal before leaving Nigeria – Bode George.  Opponents kick as govs-elect get certificates of return.  How politicians plot to achieve interim govt — DSS.  Arrest interim government plotters, APC, PDP tell DSS.  Alleged Interim Government plot criminal, punishable by death – Lawyer.  Interim govt: Nigerians won’t be intimidated into submission — Labour Party replies DSS.  Obi Warns Against Ascribing Ethnic, Religious Factor To ‘Obidient Movement’.  Off-season polls: Labour Party slashes guber nomination fees by N10m.  U.S. increases visa application fee for Nigerians.  TETFund Laments Shor

NATIONAL Court cases won’t stop handover to Tinubu, Shettima – FG.  FG panel on oil theft, losses submits report to NSA.  Kalu lobbies Buhari over Senate presidency.  Tinubu risked life fighting for democracy, says Sanwo-Olu.  PDP crisis: Ayu out, Damagum named acting chairman.  Suspension: Ayu heads for court as PDP appoints acting chair.  Ayu Gone Just Like Secondus, Wike Brags.  PDP: Atiku, Wike camps clash over Ayu’s sack.  Ayu behaved like a village headmaster —Bode George.  FFK urges British Govt to recall Llewellyn-Jones over alleged election meddling.  Obi meets LP senators, Reps-elect.  10th NASS: We’ve become onlookers in selection process — APC NWC.  We issued 1.8m passports in 2022, intends to do more –Aregbesola.  NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To CBN Over Naira Scarcity.  Polls: Southern youths tackle INEC over poor performance.  Afenifere faction sacks Publicity, National Organising Secretaries.  Afenifere: My suspension was political, not based on justice – Spokesperson.  S

NATIONAL How Nigeria can unleash human potentials —Ex-British PM, Boris Johnson.  Diya, A Distinguished Patriot With Deep Commitment To Nigeria - Osinbajo.  Diya Died At A Time He Was Needed Most – Defence Minister.  Abacha died on eve of dad’s planned execution-Diya’s son.  Pro-Tinubu protests rock Abuja.  Group warns aggrieved politicians against calls for interim govt.  Ethnic profiling: I’ve no apology, Fani-Kayode replies UK envoy.  State Assembly Polls: 9 days after, results of 183 constituencies not released.  INEC Announces Date For Adamawa, Kebbi Rerun.  Abductors Of Six INEC Officials Demand N50m Ransom.  Court Bars Ayu From Parading Self As PDP National Chairman.  My Suspension, Exercise In Futility – Ayu.  Ayu must go: G5 govs, Atiku campaign clash.  Umahi thanks Ayu for making APC win, wants Wike in Tinubu’s govt.  The Fight Has Just Started, Wike Tells Ayu.  10th Senate Presidency: Lawan should also support my ambition, if zoned to N-Central —Senator Musa.  Reps invite mi

NATIONAL Protect your legacy, let Bawa go, Coalition tells Buhari.  Elections: Why Sitting Presidents Lose Aso Rock.   Diya: Gen who escaped Abacha’s  bullets bows out quietly.  FEC, Buhari, Tinubu, Jonathan, Kalu, govs mourn Diya.  Senate President mourns late Diya.   Fani-Kayode tackles British envoy over visa ban threats.  Incitement: British Envoy Slams Fani-Kayode, Reveals 10 Persons On Visa Ban List.  Atiku Hails UK, Says DSS Must Arrest Fani-Kayode For Incitement.  PDP suspends National Chairman, Ayu with immediate effect.  Obi Reacts As Labour Party Governorship Aspirant Is Found Dead.  INEC votes N3bn to fight electoral cases.  Yiaga Africa calls for probe of errant INEC officials.  ‘Nigeria needs more than independent, equipped INEC to achieve credible elections’.  Clergy offended God in 2023 elections — Mbaka.  Femi Falana’s ASCAB backs NLC’s protest against naira scarcity.  Iwuanyanwu didn’t refer to Yoruba as political rascals – Ohanaeze.  IOM, NHRC urge more action agains

NATIONAL Buhari Ask Graduates To Shift Focus To Job Creation, Self-Employment.  DSS raises alarm over plots to cause nationwide violence.  Politicians inciting Nigerians against incoming government will be dealt with — DSS.  Tinubu for lesser Hajj next week.  Opposition planning to truncate my swearing-in, Tinubu raises alarm.  Tinubu warns those stoking embers of hate, division, falsehoods.  Support My Dad, He Can't Do It Alone, Tinubu's Daughter Begs Nigerians.  I can’t endorse Feb 25 illegitimate mandate – Atiku.  Gov’ship: Real Reasons APC Won More States Despite Upset In Presidential Election.  How Ethnicity, Violence, Internal Crisis Influenced Gov’ship Poll In South.  Governors-elect to get certificates of return March 29 to 31, says INEC.  INEC denies attack on Yakubu’s house.  Video of Nasarawa women protesting half-naked heartbreaking – Peter Obi.   Shock awaits those challenging Obi’s popularity in the North – Spokesman.  UNIBEN wins Africa outstanding university awa

NATIONAL Buhari never said he won’t hand over to Tinubu — Presidency.  Buhari approves reappointment of 2 chief executive officers.  Small Arms Becoming Weapons Of Mass Destruction, FG Warns.  Tinubu is in France; no meeting between him, CJN in London – APC campaign.  Presidential poll: INEC plotting to match IReV information with form EC8A – PDP.  NBA President Calls For Live Telecast Of Tribunal Proceedings.  Battle for NASS leadership hots up, shifts to APC NWC.   Meet 48 Women Who Made It To State Assemblies.  Without digitalisation, Nigerian Public Service’ ll be left behind, Yemi-Esan warns.  APC denies suspending Deputy Spokesperson, Ajaka.  Just in: Supreme Court affirms Njoku as National Chairman of APGA.  I remain APGA Chairman — Oye.  Convocation: 246 graduates in UNN bag first-class degrees.  Tragic Lagos train-bus collision rekindles calls for rail track safety, advancement.  World Tuberculosis Day: Nigerian Thoracic Society appeals to govt to do more in tackling Tuberculo