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NATIONAL In Easter Messages, Leaders, Others Sue for Peace, Love, Sacrifice, Humility Peter Obi plays dangerous politics, never comments on Tinubu’s good works – Onanuga.   We are all prisoners – Peter Obi’s Easter message to inmates.  LP Crisis: CNPP Asks Abure To Resign.  Kukah: Nigerian Leaders Stumble, Fumble While Searching For The Way Home.  Why Proposed Merger To Oust Tinubu Will Fail – APC Chieftain.  God told me Tinubu’s govt will last eight years – Umahi.  Ramadan: JNI Reminds Muslims Of Need To Increase Spiritual Efforts In Last 10 Days.  How galloping food prices may compound malnutrition, public health crisis.  NECO Concludes Plan to Conduct SSCE in Saudi Arabia.  CSOs write CJN, lament poor state of judiciary.   INC warns FG against harassing, intimidating Clark.   Troops neutralise 3 Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 9 from captivity.  Group seeks probe of alleged recruitment of bandit into police.   Police Kill...

NATIONAL Bombshell Amid Insecurity: Bill denies govs sweeping powers over State Police.   PARTISAN GOVS: Mixed reactions greet State Police Bill.   EASTER: Govs, CAN, others preach perseverance, sacrifice, hope.   ‘If we can’t change them, we’ll leave,’ Peter Obi speaks on Labour Party crisis.  AfDB President, Adesina, Proposes New Name for Nigeria.  FG approves disbursement of N25.8b from BHCPF to upgrade primary health centres.  Easter: Eschew fake news, hate speech, violence – DSS tells Christians.  Media stakeholders, experts kick as journalists’ abductions, intimidation linger.  NIMC lists fees for correcting NIN biodata on mobile app.  Ibori Urges South-south Governors, Other Leaders Not to Fail the People.  Why military is embittered over Okuama killing.  BUSINESS CBN policies rake in $1.5 billion in march, naira climbs to 1,285 to dollar.  ‘This means so much’: Air Peace celebrates inaugural London flight...

NATIONAL Easter: Tinubu, Makinde, Ganduje, others call for selfless service to nation.  Tinubu to US Congressional Delegation: Nigeria has suffered leadership ‘elephantiasis’.  I stand with you, Buhari assures Tinubu in birthday phone call.   Disquiet Over Tinubu’s Appointments.  With Tinubu, Nigeria will surmount economic challenges, says Alex Otti.  Concerns for ‘democracy’ sans viable opposition in Southwest.  Tinubu’s a transformational leader, devt democrat – Akpabio.  Senate Will Lift Ningi's Suspension Soon - Akpabio.  APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu to intervene in cooking gas price hike.  PDP holds NEC, BoT meetings April 18.  PDP appoints Caretaker Committees for 19 states, FCT.  LP crisis: Obidients mull options ahead of 2027.  National Convention: We Gave INEC Over 100 Days Notice, Says Labour Party.  Suspended treasurer, spokesman disagree on LP chairman’s re-election.  Port Harcourt-Aba Railway to C...

NATIONAL Tinubu Names Abdullahi Bello New CCB Chair.  Buhari Rejoices With Tinubu on 72nd Birthday.  Nigeria records second electricity system collapse in 2024.  Remi Tinubu donates N1bn to fight tuberculosis.  You're A Visionary Leader, Senator Barau Hails Tinubu At 72.  Banditry is rebellion against neglect of poor people in North — Buhari’s ex-minister, Shittu.  $1.1bn Malabu Oil Fraud: Court acquits former Attorn-General, Adoke, others.  Budget Paddling: Ningi Demands Reinstatement, Threatens Legal Action.  Reps vow to retrieve NCAT helicopters sold to individuals.   Senegal President-elect, Bassirou Faye has changed the game – Shehu Sani.  IPAC Seeks Public Funding For Political Parties.  Minimum wage: TUC asks FG to pay FAAC allocations of defaulting states to workers.  Military Bows To Pressure, Releases Abducted Editor.  How We Unmasked Plan To Kill Abducted Editor - IPI, NGE, NUJ.  Okuama: DHQ declares D...

NATIONAL Military carried out no reprisal in Okuama, other communities, says Tinubu.  Fish Out Soldiers' Killers, Tinubu Tells Okuama Elders.   Tinubu Confers National Honours On Slain Soldiers, Award Scholarships To Their Children.  Tinubu gives houses, scholarships to families of soldiers killed in Okuama.  Tinubu to US Congressional Delegation: Nigeria has suffered leadership ‘elephantiasis’.   FG declares Friday, Monday for Easter public holidays.  LP Reserves 2027 Presidential Ticket For Obi, Re-Elects Abure As Chair.   Abure declares NLC, TUC positions in LP vacant.  Reinstate Ningi now, or be reported to LPDC, Falana hits Akpabio.   Ningi demands reinstatement, threatens to drag Akpabio before NBA.  Moghalu briefs EU on Nigeria’s economy, becomes Academy of International Affairs’ fellow.   Institute Seeks Support of Labour Ministry to Combat Quackery.  NOA To Establish 37,000 Citizens Brigades In...

NATIONAL Tinubu: We Must Treat Kidnappers as Terrorists, They’re Cowards.  Tinubu Planning To Fight Hunger, Poverty With Science - Minister.  FG Asks All States, FCT To Mark Commonwealth Day.  ‘Nigeria lost opportunity to greatness when Buhari was overthrown’.  ‘Things will get better’ — Buhari’s ex-spokesman, Adesina asks Nigerians to support Tinubu.   Unemployment responsible for rising banditry, kidnapping, Obasanjo tells FG.  National Assembly Seeks WTO Collaboration on Digital, Marine Economies.   NLC warns as new minimum wage committee meets.  Textile workers seek timelines for Tinubu’s agenda.  FG, OPS Commit to Addressing Post-harvest Losses with Cold Chain Technology.   Group demands apology from Fayemi over alleged uncouth remarks on Afe Babalola.  Moscow Attack: You Are Not Alone, Fani-Kayode, Pantami Tell Russia.   Assassination allegation: My voice note distorted, says Gani Adams.  Value Re...