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NATIONAL Tinubu appoints Aliyu as Rural Electrification Agency MD.  Rejig your macro-economic policies, PDP Govs tell FG.  Cleric faults NLC planned protest against telecoms tariff increase.  NCAG names interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo best performing minister of 2024.  Atiku faults Tinubu’s ‘harassment’ as Amaechi warns of power cling.  PDP governors endorse Udeh-Okoye As National Secretary.  PDP Crisis: Bode George explains why he fell out with Wike after spiting Atiku.  Ned Nwoko resigns from PDP, cites party conflict.  At Confab, Women Affairs Minister seeks moral upbringing for better society.  Seyi Tinubu can aspire to be governor – Arewa Yoruba Youths.  Ga’nu si: Why Wasiu Ayinde should apologise for dragging Islamic clerics – Al-Hikmah Chief Imam.  Four feared dead, others injured as drunk driver rams into soldiers.  A/Court Ruling On IPOB Will Motivate Us To Crush Them - Military.  PSC directs retirement of police off...

NATIONAL Tinubu urges diaspora communities to inspire younger Nigerians.  FG advocates anti-spill locks to prevent fuel tanker explosions.  Sultan Declares Friday First Day Of Sha’aban.  They may soon imprison us all  —  Atiku blasts Tinubu’s govt.  Provide evidence of APC’s N50m bribe to opposition parties — APGA dares Atiku.  Politicians won’t give you power, be ready to die for it – Amaechi tells Nigerians.   Telecoms tariff hike: NLC writes affiliates, state councils over Feb 4, protest.  ‘Enjoy your special adviser role’ — El-Rufai replies Bwala, says he’d criticise APC even if in Tinubu’s govt.  We’re working not to bring shame to PDP – Bauchi gov.  How Obi’s tweets ignited rift in Obidient movement” – Oswald.  Obidients engineered #EndSARS protest to thwart Tinubu’s presidential bid — Bisi Akande.  Obidient movement denies involvement in EndSARS protest.  Tax reform bills: Lamido, Galadima reopen anti-North rhetoric...

NATIONAL IMF/WTO verdicts: Corruption, absence of rule of law harm Nigeria’s economy, by Olu Fasan.  Trump’s immigration policy: 5,144 Nigerians face arrest, deportation from US.  Tariff hike: Labour plans telecoms boycott, February 4 protest.  APC expels Aregbesola.  APC Needs El-Rufai, Says Tinubu’s Ex-Aide.  Damagum accuses PDP leaders of complicity in party’s crisis.  Security Operatives Take Over PDP Secretariat After BoT Meeting Clash.  Labour Party denies 'APC bribe', challenges Atiku to provide proof.  Obidient Movement renews focus beyond elections, launches council.  I visit Abuja but rarely see Tinubu – Akande.  Tinubu blurring line between state power, personal ambition, says Atiku.  Come forward and apologise — Buhari’s aide tells critics of Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim presidency.  Sultan backs Sharia law in Oyo, Ekiti.  UNICEF advocates AI integration in education system.  JAMB bars Redeemers varsity, others ...

NATIONAL Tinubu returns to Abuja after Tanzania energy summit.  Energy Infrastructure Vandalism Now A National Emergency, Shettima Raises Alarm.   Presidency fumes as El-Rufai criticises govt, urges opposition to unite.  Illegal Migrants: 3,690 Nigerians face deportation from US.  Explore opportunities in creative sector for economic growth – FG tasks Governors.  Sultanate Council Directs Muslims To Look Out For New Moon.  APC dismisses Obi, el-Rufai, Atiku’s bribery claims as bogus, laughable.  Peter Obi makes U-turn, says he’s not against coalition.  How Bala Mohammed knelt before Wike for campaign funds in 2018 – Dogara.  What I Would Have Done Differently As President—Amaechi.  PDP crisis: Only a national convention can remove me – Anyanwu.  Ede Dafinone named ‘Senator of the Year’ at Niger Delta Advancement Awards.  Senate threatens HYPREP over Ogoni cleanup funds.  2025 UTME: JAMB announces registration, examina...

NATIONAL Build bridges, Tinubu tells leaders.  Tinubu worried over frequencies of tanker explosion – Shettima.  We will listen, adjust where necessary, Shettima tells Nigerians.  Governors Attempting To Influence Cash Transfer Register – Minister.  Ganduje’s New Appointment Sparks Speculation On Ouster As APC Chair.  PDP crisis: Battleground shifts to courtrooms.  FG urged to implement approved NYSC allowance increment.   Federal Civil Service Commission announces nationwide recruitment.  Group petitions minister over alleged hospital CMD’s age falsification, others.  How Ooni prevailed on Babalola to drop defamation case against Farotimi.  Farotimi: Afenifere, Obi hail Afe Babalola for withdrawing defamation suit.  Why Nigeria should decriminalise defamation, argues Oguche.  Group demands demilitarisation of South-East, Kanu’s release.  Afenifere, CAN, others oppose push for Sharia in S’West.  Kidnapping, bandit...

NATIONAL Tinubu arrives Dar es Salaam for Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.  Aregbesola’s group quits APC, cites members' expulsion, suspension.  PDP crisis: Battleground shifts to courtrooms.  ‘Flood displaced over two million pupils in Nigeria last year’.  Obasanjo: I'm A Christian But I Don't Joke With Ifa.  Stakeholders seek review of gender policy in agriculture.  ‘Lawmakers Demand N480m From Varsities To Approve 2025 Budget’.  Bamidele, Ozekhome,  13 others confirmed life benchers.  UNICEF bemoans education quality in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina despite better funding.  JAMB introduces mock UTME for underage candidates.  Varsity issues warning on decency, moral standards at matriculation.  Physically challenged students, 20 others bag IEPA scholarship.  Northern coalition seeks sustained efforts against terrorism, banditry.  Again Boko Haram kills Army commander, 19 Soldiers in Borno.  22 soldiers killed, 70 terr...

NATIONAL Meeting with Tinubu: Wike, Fubara refuse to greet each other.  PDP Crisis: Feb NEC meeting shaky as Wike, Govs Forum Chair, Bala Mohammed, flex muscles.  Fubara knocks Wike, pledges support for Gov Bala Muhammed as PDP crisis deepens.  PDP crisis: NWC members disown Damagum, Anyanwu over Supreme Court appeal.  Court slams N100m fine on expelled Southeast PDP vice chairman.  2025 Budget: National Assembly postpones resumption to February 4.  Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu has proven our fears wrong, says Northern CAN.  Northerners should blamed for their challenges – ex-NHIA boss.  Peter Obi seeks establishment of online varsities as Nexford graduates 1,200 students.  There Are More 'Yahoo People' In Govt Than Outside - Peter Obi.  ATBU trains engineering students in modern research skills.  ‘Quit South West now or die’ – Gani Adams, Yoruba leaders warn B/Haram, ISWAP operatives hibernating in region.  Yoruba nation agita...