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NATIONAL October 1: Tinubu To Address The Nation.  President Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as substantive CJN.  Tinubu To Kekere-Ekun: I Won’t Interfere In Judicial Matters.  New CJN Talks Tough, Warns against Disobedience of Courts’ Orders.  Nigeria@64: Don’t give up, Ajaero urges ‘downtrodden’ Nigerians.  Bobrisky: FG inaugurates 5-member probe panel.  Over 40% of Nigerians now enjoy 20 hours of electricity —Power minister.   Atiku writes National Assembly, seeks six-year term for President.   Independence: Nigeria On Brink Of One-Party Dictatorship – Atiku.  LP Registered 22m Voters In Northwest - Obidient Movement.  October 1 protest: DHQ places military on alert, CSOs oppose troop deployment.  Oct 1: Police deploy in states as organisers insist on protest.  ASUU accuses FG of procrastination in strike negotiations.  Minister boosts creative economy with waivers to community cinemas.  Nigeria@64: Address risin...

NATIONAL Shettima returns to Abuja after representing Tinubu at UNGA.  FG hands over 64 CNG buses to labour unions, NANS.  FG to roll out contactless biometric passports solution Oct 1st.  Abiodun claims subsidy removal saved Nigeria N5.4tr.  Give Tinubu more time to fix economy, APC begs.  PDP crisis deepens as N’Central caucus insists on replacing Damagum.  APGA faction faults move to suspend Soludo.   17 governors raise minimum wage panels    Constitution Review: Senators unite on LG Autonomy, divided on State Police.  Electoral process in Nigeria deliberately complicated to allow manipulation – Ndume.  It's Only In Nigeria That You Steal Money And Walk Freely - Ndume.  Jonathan Flushed Out Boko Haram But Service Chiefs Can't Pick Up Turji - Ndume.  Electoral offences: Obey court judgment or face contempt charge, SERAP tells INEC chair.  All my opponents put together cannot defeat me, Wike boasts.  Octobe...

NATIONAL Tinubu asks Senate to confirm NWDC board.   64th Independence Day: FG declares Oct 1st public holiday.  #FearlessInOctober: Presidency Moves To Stop Protest.  October 1 protest will hold at Eagle Square, organisers tell police.  Edo Election: Ganduje gives families of late police officers N20m.  Why insecurity persists in Africa - Peter Obi.  Over 60% Of Nigerians Live In Poverty - Obi.  Constitution Review: Senators divided over proposed return to regional govt.  Why climate change increases healthcare demands in Nigeria.  Minister revamps national museums across Nigeria.  My Biggest Challenge In Service Was Workers' Resistance To Reforms - Yemi-Esan.  How Career Diplomats Saved The Day For Nigeria At UN – Akande.  Buhari’s aide counters CBN over printing of N35trn.  Oil spill: Niger Delta still underdeveloped after 10 years - Expert.  How I Handed Over $15.8m Cash To Suswam - Bureau De Change Operator....

NATIONAL Hardship: Tinubu Orders Low-Key 64th Independence Celebration.  Tinubu appoints 7 executive directors for NTA.  Cabinet Reshuffle: Return Police Affairs to Interior Ministry, Group Tells Tinubu.  Those Who Will Rescue Nigeria Not Yet Born', Tinubu's Supporter, Joe Igbokwe Makes U-Turn.  Some Tinubu's Appointees More Interested In Their Pockets Than Service –Buba Galadima.  Nigeria @64: SGF, Ministers defend Tinubu’s policies amidst cabinet reshuffle hint.  Reps invite EFCC chairman, VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky over bribery allegations.  Reps must uncover truth on GTB’s N1tr profit controversy — Group.  Many govt officials ready to work for free, says Dogara.  Nigeria, UAE Finalise Talks On Reciprocal Flights Ahead Emirates’ Resumption.  Local condom production begins soon – NACA DG.  Flood: How 5 northern states lost 141 lives in 2 months.  Borno, Bauchi Flood: ECOWAS Commission supports victims with N640m.  Kekere-Ekun...

NATIONAL FG aware of hardship in the country — Akume.  N70,000 minimum wage: FG begins payment, salaries rise to N4tn.  FG gets $600,000 relief fund from Gates Foundation.  Tinubu’s Policies Addressing Past Missteps –FG.  FG to toll Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Abuja-Kano road, others, says Umahi.   50m Almajiri, Out-Of-School Children Roaming Nigeria's Streets - FG.  FG suspends senior prison officials over Bobrisky allegations.  Hardship: Civil Servants Go To Work Twice A Week.  Senate mulls specialised security outfit to tackle illegal mining.  Reps Reintroduces Bill On Independent Candidacy.  Kekere-Ekun Inaugurates 87 New SANs as Supreme Court Marks New Legal Year.  October 1st Protest: ‘ National Day of Survival’ – Revolutionary leaders tag.  'My Boss', Sanusi Hails Jonathan As They Meet In Abuja.  I bear you no grudge over my removal as CBN gov, Sanusi tells Jonathan.  Alleged missing $49.8bn: Jonathan, Emir S...

NATIONAL Cabinet shake-up: Tinubu demands 46 ministers fresh scorecards as lobby begins.  Fagbemi: US Court Didn’t Order Seizure of Nigeria’s $21m with JP Morgan.  FG proposes NIN, tax for foreigners.  APC Slams Obi As ‘Serial Complainer’ Over Remark On Edo Gov’ship.  LG autonomy: Govs handpicking chairmen, conducting kangaroo polls, says group.  Nigerians suffering, bring succour quickly to people, Orji Kalu tells Tinubu.  FG Increases Corps Members' Allowance To N77,000.  TETFUND to support student loan fund with 30% allocation — FG.  ASUU Gives FG 14-Day Ultimatum, Warns Of Imminent Strike.  Why States Must Include Gender-Responsive Plan In Education Roadmap.  Niger Delta women storm Warri, vow to shun October 1 protest.  Tissue Culture: Why Nigeria Should Learn From Kenyan University.  Senate confirms Kekere-Ekun as second female CJN.  CJN appointment reflects Tinubu’s request for seniority, merit — Lado.  I Won't...

NATIONAL Tinubu advocates multilateralism, permanent UNSC seat, debt forgiveness.  One year after, Tinubu yet to appoint ambassadors for 109 foreign missions.  Tinubu submits FCTA supplementary budget proposal to NASS.  Tinubu Interested In Winning The Trust Of Nigerians - Bala Usman.   FG explains minimum wage July 29 backpay.  FG revises consolidated salary structure.  FG applauds media ombudsman's ruling against false reportage.  El-Rufai sued N2.3bn for alleged breach of rights.  Bala Usman, Yemi-Esan, Akabueze Brainstorm on Citizens’ Engagement, Policy Reforms in Nigeria.  Jonathan: Edo Guber Poll is Proof Technology Can’t Solve Our Electoral Challenges.  APC plotting to destroy democracy, ground Nigeria — Secondus.  APC N/Central Forum To Appeal Ganduje’s Appointment Suit.  Senate resumes, urges action on economic, security challenges.   Nigerians Grappling With Hardship – Akpabio.  Davido performs at ...