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NATIONAL Tinubu signs N54.99trn 2025 Budget into law.  Tinubu wishes Muslims spiritual fulfillment during Ramadan.  Hunger: Shettima urges private sector to upscale investment in Nigeria’s food system.  Sultan Announces Sighting Of Moon, Ramadan Begins Saturday.  ECOWAS Court dismisses suit against FG over Kudirat Abiola’s murder.  Nigeria loses $56bn to malnutrition annually — FG.  RMFAC warns states, LGAs against ‘illegal’ use of remuneration reports.  My husband is a disciplined man, Natasha Akpoti telling lies – Akpabio’s wife.  Alleged sexual harassment: Akpabio's wife threatens to sue Senator Natasha.  Senator Kingibe slams Natasha for accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment.  I’d like to welcome Peter Obi in APC some day — Valentine Ozigbo.  2027: Ganduje, Matawalle can’t speak for the North – PDP.  Atiku to Tinubu, Senate: Investigate Natasha’s allegations against Akpabio.  Alleged Sexual Harassment: Lawyers demand A...

NATIONAL APC NEC: Buhari, Osinbajo, Amaechi absent as Tinubu woos aggrieved members.  Shettima to attend burial of Namibia’s founding President Nujoma.  APC Ratifies Zoning Of Party Chair To N/West.  FG inaugurates special committee to curb boat accidents.  Buhari Relocates To Kaduna After 2 Years In Daura.  Labour battles FG as salary shortfalls persist for workers.  Sultan urges Muslims to look out for Ramadan moon Friday.  Clark’s demise leaves leadership vacuum in Niger Delta — Nnimmo Bassey.  Alleged N90m fraud: Court admits ex-NHIS boss Yusuf to ₦5m bail.  Coalition faults planned protest against Akpabio over Senator Natasha clash.  Nearly 60% of African women lack basic literacy skills – Speaker Abbas.  Police Constable recruitment: Medical screening underway at 17 Zonal headquarters.  Alleged $6.3m Fraud: Court defers trial of 3 CBN officials till Nov 3.  Reject corruption, EFCC chairman urges Nigerians.  EFCC...

NATIONAL ‘I won’t let you down’ – Tinubu to aggrieved APC leaders.  APC passes vote of confidence in Tinubu. Umahi laments cost of cement, urges reduction to N7,000 per bag.  Leadership tussle: Fasoranti remains our leader — Afenifere.  Northern CAN urges support for tax reform, elects new leaders.   Hashim lauds IBB’s apology, calls for national reconciliation.  Nigeria’s GDP Grew By 3.40% In 2024 – NBS.  Transcorp Power Increases Generation To 650MW, Declares N80bn Profit.  APC dismisses El-Rufai’s allegation of running one-man show.  I inherited over N8.9bn in legal liabilities – Ganduje.  My life is in danger, NAFDAC DG cries out.  Tax Reform Bills: Sharia Council, FCT Imams, Yadudu Reject Inheritance Law, VAT Raise, Others    Police set security reform agenda to prioritise mental health, cyber monitoring.  Policemen Killed In Gun Duel With Kidnappers.  Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Afenifere Youth Leade...

NATIONAL Tinubu, Shettima, Ganduje at APC National Caucus meeting in Aso Rock.  Tinubu approves N1tr initiative for states to strengthen PHCs.  You're marginalising Muslims, Shariah Council tells Tinubu.    I pity El-Rufai, he’s hurt for losing ministerial spot – Onanuga.  “I’ll never join PDP, but could join other parties If…” – El-Rufai.  Crisis in Afenifere as late Adebanjo's followers declare Olaitan acting leader.  Obi denies involvement in June 12 struggle, says he only voted.  INEC, judiciary aiding misbehaviour of politicians - Jonathan.  Card Reader Almost Set Nigeria Ablaze In 2015 –Jonathan.  Journalists call for domestication, enforcement of FOI, FR, PP Acts.  NGO Launch Advocacy Center To Support INEC Reforms.  No Extension Of UTME Registration After March 8 Deadline –JAMB.  Defamation: Kogi lawmaker, Natasha slams N100.3bn suit against Akpabio.  Senate sends Natasha to disciplinary panel over seating dis...

NATIONAL Nigeria nears fresh census as Tinubu considers committee.  Tax Reform Bills: Tinubu urges NASS to enact workable law.  NASS Didn't Reject Me, Tinubu Did – El-Rufai.  Ribadu Targeting Me Because He Wants To Succeed Tinubu - El-Rufai.  Braithwaite family slams Obasanjo over remarks on patriarch.  FG flags-off phase two of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway reconstruction, pledges swift completion.  Minister threatens resignation over APC leadership.  Obidient Movement appoints directorate heads.  NNPP suspends Sen. Kawu, three other lawmakers.  NNPP: My suspension is baseless, can’t hold water – Kano lawmaker, Rurum.  Nigeria on right path, Obi wouldn’t have done anything differently – Cosmas Maduka.  'Abia, Rivers, Zamfara, Kano, 11 others, fail to elect female representatives'.  Ooni hosts Kazakhstan delegation, says FG’s reforms yielding success.  Alleged Fraud: Ex-Gov Bello’s name not on property documents – Witness. ...

NATIONAL S’Court upholds AGF’s consent requirement for garnishee orders against govt agencies.  No Serious Northerner Will Campaign For APC In 2027 - PDP Chieftain.  Activists, others lampoon Babangida, demand ex-dictator’s prosecution.   S’Court’s judgment fails to seal LG autonomy seven months after verdict.  Chidi Anselm Odinkalu’s column: Justices Sowemimo and jinadu’s children defend their fathers.  Adebanjo, EK Clark, other prominent Nigerians who died without achieving restructuring.  Herders/farmers clashes: Group urges urgent action against insecurity in Nigeria.  Nigeria Still In Search Of Great Leaders – Sheikh Gumi.  1966 Coup: Ohanaeze seeks apology, ₦10tr compensation from Tinubu.  Underage gambling deforming society – Clerics.  El-Rufai: North Needs To Align With South South To Rescue Nigeria.  Govt, religious bodies must unite to fight hunger, poverty – Bishop Emmanuel.  FG to launch skill-up programmes in ...

NATIONAL Atiku deserves more credit for economic reforms under Obasanjo’s govt – El-Rufai.    APC schedules caucus, NEC meetings.  PDP NWC distances self from south-south zonal congress.  Wike dares PDP NWC, says south-south won’t hold another zonal congress.  UNIBEN mourns Edwin Clark, highlights role in establishment.  Police to discipline officers violating human rights, extorting motorists in Southeast – PSC.  BUSINESS How FG can protect Nigerians from rising electricity tariffs — Expert.  How We Will Meet 4m Bpd Oil Production Target– Tinubu’s Aide.  CBN, EDC partner to strengthen cooperative society as economic tool for development.  Shell harps on private-public partnerships to better develop economy.  Cargo tracking note’s legitimacy, impact on port operations split maritime stakeholders.  Parallex Bank MD tenure renewed for 5 years.  Interswitch deepens engagement with tertiary institutions through discovery serie...