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NEWS HEADLINES - 01 SEP 23

NATIONAL Tinubu on Gabon: In Talks with World Leaders to Address Spreading Autocracy.  Tinubu: Gabon Coupists Confirmed My Fear About Niger.  Tinubu Mourns Designer of National Flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi.  Atiku To African Leaders: Focus On Disease That Births Coups, Not Symptoms.  Opposition presidential candidates beg Tinubu for appointments.  Don't turn political party a money making venture, Ganduje tell politicians.  PDP crisis: Court dismisses suit seeking to reinstate Ayu as Nat’l Chairman.  PDP to address Wike’s utterances soon — Spokesman.  Our 16 years in power were Nigeria’s golden years, PDP boasts.  Nigerians would have voted Obi if he were better, says Wike.  Expect more coups in West, Central Africa — Fani-Kayode.  FG’ll take urgent steps to assist 16m Nigerians affected by humanitarian crises – Minister.  CSOs Debunk Allegation of Property Acquisition Abroad Levelled Against NIMASA DG.  FG to shut down Murtala Muhammed Airport, suspends contracts, concessions.  Keyamo Ha

NEWS HEADLINES - 31 AUG 23

NATIONAL Tinubu reacts to Gabon military coup, opens talks with AU leaders.  First Lady Pays Tribute To Victims Of 2011 Terrorist Attack On UN Building.   NULGE urges Tinubu to probe LG allocations diversion.  Pa Michael Akinkunmi, Designer of Nigeria’s Flag, is Dead.   Kwankwaso still in NNPP — Legal adviser.  I dare anyone in PDP to suspend me — Wike.  I Wasn’t Consulted To Be On Bayelsa APC Campaign Council — Wike.  PDP has no right to discipline me for being in Tinubu’s govt – Wike.  Oba of Benin visits Buhari in Daura.  Reps summon insurance CEOs over N267b NHF contributions.  House Vows to Expose Corruption, Identify Challenges Affecting Execution of GGW.  NIN registration: FG records 48% of monthly target.  Nigerian Doctors Relocating To Sierra Leone, Gambia To Earn $4,000 Wages, CMDs Tell Reps.  Activists sue Musawa, want her disqualified as minister.  NAFDAC disclaims AAU's herbal medicine for diabetes.  Stakeholders seek improved medical care for cancer patients.  Stakeho

NEWS HEADLINES - 30 AUG 23

NATIONAL Tinubu Appoints New NDDC Board, Management Team.  Chicago State University Locks X Account Over Tinubu's Certificate Backlash.  Gov campaign council: APC reverses self, disowns list containing Wike.  PDP’s Wike, Gov Inuwa to lead APC guber campaigns in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi.  NNPP BoT suspends Kwankwaso.  Ganduje, Kwankwaso trade words over ‘failed’ push for ministerial position.  Obi’ll soon be declared Nigeria’s president, Abure tells Nigerians in US.  'I never sponsored burial of Rufai Oseni’s father’, says Obi.  ‘A Hollywood joke’ — NNPP’s founding member, Galadima faults Kwankwaso’s suspension.  Why Tinubu Should Implement Uwais Report — Ex-INEC Commissioner.  5 States Mark 32 Years, Reminisce about Journey So far.  At Rwanda Retreat, Nigerian Govs Declare Effective Leadership in High Demand in Africa.  FG on global hunt for top Nigerian researchers to execute AI strategy.  IPoB to FG: Meet us at S-Court, stop hiding under endless adjournments.  Activists urge FG to

NEWS HEADLINES - 29 AUG 23

NATIONAL FEC unfolds three-year economic revival plan, Tinubu warns ministers.  Tinubu Bars Uninvited Govt Officials from Travelling to US for UNGA in Sept.   We Inherited Bad Economy, FG Fires Indirect Shot At Buhari.  NLC, FMBN disagree over N238bn national housing fund.  NIFOR to establish centre in private firm to boost research.  Hardship: Tinubu Is Grinding Nigeria To A Halt – PDP.  What you need to know about ministry of marine and blue economy.  Tinubu Urged To Pick Ex-APC Presidential Aspirant As Youth Minister.  Cameroon dam flood to hit states in seven days – FG.  Miyetti Allah sets up 55-man legal team over ‘injustice against herdsmen’.  FG rallies religious leaders for cervical cancer vaccine rollout.  N’Delta women leaders lament neglect, task FG on NDDC forensic report.  Troops rescue 25 hostages from Boko Haram captivity in Borno.   Navy arrests seven suspects stealing fuel from vessel.  NAF bombs illegal crude oil refining sites, boats in Rivers.  PSC Orders 4 DIGs To

NEWS HEADLINES - 28 AUG 23

NATIONAL Tinubu: Niger’s Crisis will Not Deter Me from Concluding Nigeria’s Economic Reform Programme.  Let’s move Nigeria forward, partner for nation-building — Tinubu, Elumelu.  Niger Junta Puts Troops On Alert As Tinubu Vows To Advance Nigeria’s Interest.  Nigeria at Risk of Poverty Driven by Environmental Disasters, FG Laments.  APC Leader: Some People Believe Tinubu Achieved What Awolowo Couldn't.  Tinubu's Education: Nigerians Should Be As Confused As I Am, Says Atiku  Lawyers Grumble As Tinubu Opens NBA Confab.  You Are Learned, I Want To Learn, Tinubu Tells Nigerian Lawyers.  NCDC Monitoring New Subvariants Of COVID-19.  VON DG: Tinubu Deserves Kudos For Shunning BRICS.  Massive Flood Looms In States As Cameroon Plans To Open Dam.  Cameroon dam opening: Evacuate to prevent deaths, FG, states warn flood-prone communities.  Fuel subsidy: Rights activist, Msuaan urges palliatives for students.  Parents fault admission process into Unity colleges.  UNILAG researchers unrave

NEWS HEADLINES- 27 AUG 23

NATIONAL Niger: War Not Ideal But Defending Democracy Is Important, Says Tinubu.  Tinubu tasks U.S. on defence of democracy in West Africa.  Niger Military Intervention: Tinubu, US President Biden to meet.  Confusion As Niger Junta Denies Expelling Nigerian Ambassador.  Intrigue As APC Holds Midnight Inauguration For NWC Members Over Raging Protest.  APC not a dictatorial party, says Ganduje.  It’s Wrong To Be Minister While Serving, NYSC Tells Musawa.   Damagum mum over Wike’s claim on ministerial position.  PALLIATIVE: States sing different tunes over N5bn support fund.  Inside National Assembly’s Endless Probes Of Agencies.  Why 10th NASS must amend electoral act 2022 - ex-INEC REC, CSO.  ASUU explodes over Education Minister: Your family must stay in Nigeria’s university system.  Technology Usage: Nigeria Ranked 109th Globally, 11th in Africa.  Covid-19 EG.5, BA.2.86 variants: NCDC heightens surveillance.  We Expect You To End Challenges In Our Region, Northern Elders Tell New Mini