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NATIONAL Tinubu announces establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria, Saint Lucia.  FACT CHECK: Is It True That Tinubu Has Not Slept In Any Other State Apart From Lagos As Peter Obi Claimed? Slave Trade: Most Saint Lucian residents came from Nigeria, Alvina Reynolds.  FG launches amnesty portal for visa overstayers ahead of August crackdown.  Dalori assumes duty as APC acting chairman, promises to stand by Tinubu.  Our doors open for Kwankwaso to rejoin, work with Tinubu – APC.  ‘Don’t turn Nigeria to Russia’- Bode George condemns police siege on PDP secretariat.  PDP govs fumed over BoT members’ embarrassment – Wabara, Makarfi.  2027: I'm Willing To Spend One Term In Office If Elected President - Obi.  NEC affirmed Sam Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary – Damagum.  PDP fully united, no factions or coalitions – Bala Mohammed.  PDP Crisis: BoT Relocates Meeting To Yar'adua Center.  Stop demarketing our party, Damagum cautio...

NATIONAL ‘Stop distracting Tinubu over 2027 elections’, APC chieftain tells politicians.  How Tinubu wept in US over divided June 12 groups — NADECO leader.  Jonathan: Why I Was Prepared To Die Inside Presidential Villa.  'Akume Remains SGF', Presidency Shoots Down Rumour.  2027: David Mark may lead coalition battle against Tinubu.  Rift: Ganduje jolts Tinubu, quits ahead of ultimatum.  Ganduje's resignation good for democracy, says Omo-Agege's ex-aide.  Ex-APC chair, Ganduje was removed, didn’t resign — Kano NNPP Chair, Dungurawa.  LP Crisis: Ex‑Treasurer hails INEC for excluding Abure from recent activities.  SDP acting national chairman mourns Dantata.  Tax reform laws will deliver tangible benefits to ordinary Nigerians — Senator Adeola.  Reps Speaker offers ₦100m start-up capital to artisans in his constituency.  NHIA sanctions 49 healthcare facilities, 47 HMOs, resolves 2,929 cases.   How casualisation of health...

NATIONAL Northern elders to Tinubu: Declare state of emergency in North over insecurity.  Nigeria to launch tree-planting campaign next rainy season, says Shettima.  ‘Tinubu shouldn’t be holidaying’ – Peter Obi condemns Saint Lucia trip.  Presidency releases travelogue after Obi criticised Tinubu's Saint Lucia trip.  FG to review healthcare policy for civil servants.  Queen Mary of Denmark visits APM Terminals Apapa during Nigeria tour.  Party Politics: How Ganduje Was Forced To Resign.  ‘Ganduje’s resignation part of party’s evolution,’ APC govs back Tinubu’s reforms.  Worst of PDP defections yet to come – Saraki.  Yar’Adua’s aide hid letter to make me acting president from NASS – Jonathan.  Saro-Wiwa not martyr, Ogooni 9 undeserving of national honour — Senator Birabi.  LG Polls: Hamzat takes swipe at Obi, rallies support for APC.  APC Chair: Al-Makura or Musa as zoning favours North-Central.  Delta police to punish peop...

NATIONAL Tinubu receives Gabonese President in Abuja.  Civil Service Must Remain Agile, Results-Driven -Tinubu.  Drug abuse worsening insecurity – Tinubu, Marwa.  Shettima urges urgent global climate action.  FG Asks States To Reinstate Monthly Sanitation Exercise To Prevent Diseases.  ‘This is how to lead’, Sowunmi praises Tinubu for reuniting Wike, Fubara.  I worked for almost two years without a sit-down with President  —  Tinubu’s ex-aide.  Nothing will work unless Nigeria is restructured, say Mimiko, Ozekhome, PFN chieftain.  Nigeria records 145 Lassa fever deaths – NCDC.  Breaking: Confusion as APC Chair, Ganduje resigns.  Party Politics: PDP BoT Backs NWC Members, Insists On June 30 NEC Meeting.  Secretary tussle: Confusion as PDP crisis persists over NEC meeting.  LP Senator, Rep Member Defect To APC.  FG to establish 270 vocational training centres nationwide.  Over Reliance On Foreign Aid Hindering Nigeria, ...

NATIONAL Tinubu signs four Tax Bills into law.  2027: Gov Radda dismisses rumour of VP ambition.  I’ll Accept Any Role Tinubu Gives Me – Barau.  Drama as prosecution tags EFCC’s case against Yahaya Bello as ‘political case’.  PDP Crisis: ‘You overstepped your authority’ – Wabara blasts Damagum.  Senate confirms Cosmas Akyhir as chairman, Tsenyil Yilten as MD of North Central Development Commission.  We’re ready to conduct outstanding by-elections, resume CVR nationwide – INEC.  INEC Fixes Date For By-Elections In 16 Constituencies Across 12 States.  FG Flags Off 'Grow What You Eat' Initiative In Secondary Schools.  Humanitarian Aid Not Enough To Achieve SDGs, Says EU.  North Needs Strong Voices To Defend Its Interests — IBB.  Group decries executive interference in illegal mining case, petitions NSA.  Yahaya Bello: Court rejects EFCC's request to 'cross-examine' own witness.  IG orders investigation after retired officer r...

NATIONAL Tinubu sad to see opposition in disarray – Akpabio.  After 31 years, FG hands over houses to 1994 Super Eagles heroes.  Ndume: El-Rufai Paying For Betraying Amaechi.  Cornelius Adebayo, epitome of Integrity, service - Saraki.  Akpabio welcomes Imasuen to APC, says he ‘shall no longer ‘Labour’ in vain’.  Obi Kicks Against Demolition Of Brother’s Property In Lagos, Says 'Nigeria Sliding Into Lawlessness'.  INEC To PDP: Adhere To Supreme Court Judgement.  PDP Reinstates Wike's Ally, Anyanwu, As National Secretary.  PDP to hold 100th NEC meeting amid INEC dispute.  CSOs urge Nigeria to boost domestic funding for HIV, TB.  2027: 110 Associations Seek Registration As Political Parties.  2 appropriations in 1 yr: Experts react as NASS okays rollover of 2024 budget till Dec 2025.  Rowdy session as Senate confirms non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chair.  Speaker Abbas declares Ogun Rep seat vacant.  'Your S...

NATIONAL Tinubu receives Queen Mary of Denmark at Aso Villa.  Tinubu Declines Assent To National Assembly Library’s Library Trust Fund Bill.  Tinubu’s Electricity Act: Seven states take charge of power regulation.  PDP Crisis: Damagum, PDP Leaders Meet INEC Over National Secretary Dispute. Two PDP, LP Reps dump parties for APC.   2027: ADA Yet To Fulfil Requirements For Registration.  Why We’re Seeking New Party For Coalition – El-Rufai.  I know how I met Atiku  —  Sowunmi replies Reno, Metuh.  Damagum disowns PDP’s spokesperson over comments on NEC, INEC.  Niger: Senate urges FG to investigate Mokwa flood, others. SDP suspends national chairman Gabam, auditor, youth leader.  FG begins implementation of degree programmes in Colleges of Education.  Killing of 18 Kaduna wedding guest in Plateau premeditated – Nothern elders.  53 arrested over killings in Benue, Plateau – IGP.  BUSINESS FG records N6.9trn revenue, improved se...

NATIONAL  2027: Why Tinubu can’t drop Shettima.  INEC Can't Stop June 30 NEC Meeting, Says PDP.  Coalition: ADA leaders begin mass mobilisation nationwide.  Senate raises customs' 2025 revenue target to ₦10 trillion.  Avoid Trips To Military, Govt Sites In Abuja, US Warns Citizens.  Group raises concerns over surge in domestic violence in Nigeria.  10th Senate midterm: Bamidele highlights progress, sets reform agenda.  Nigeria ranked 7th friendliest country to strangers in UN report.  TYF slams Lamido, warns against distorting June 12 history.  APC USA slams Lamido for undermining Tinubu's democratic credentials.  Northern Senators demand justice for slain Kaduna travellers.  2027: APC North-East support groups recommend Dogara as Tinubu's running mate.  Shari’a Court Judges Take Steps To Address GBV In Kano, Kaduna.  Allowing Nigerians to bear guns won't solve insecurity - IGP.  Police not involved in election r...