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NATIONAL You can kill 10 million people and it still won’t amount to genocide’ – Bishop Kukah.  PDP demands Tinubu withdraw ambassadorial list, seeks nominees of ‘high moral standing’.  Olisa Metuh joins APC, says ‘PDP Abandons me’.  Insecurity: Nothing wrong if govt calls for external help, says ex-PFN President. Insecurity: FG will soon reveal terrorism financiers  —  Bwala ACF chair calls for amnesty-style approach to tackle insecurity in North.  Okebukola unveils first homegrown scholarly referencing system.  NECO accredits Burkina Faso schools for SSCE, BECE.  Constitution review: Youth groups demand public display of lawmakers’ votes.  Ambassadorial nomination: Tinubu taught me ‘meaning of forgiveness’, says Omokri.  Beef up school security nationwide, Soyinka urges FG.  Delay in US security help is dangerous – Aliu NDLEA busts Social Media drug network disguised as imported Christmas cookies BUSINESS African countries urged to adopt Ni...

NATIONAL Tinubu nominates Fani-Kayode, Reno, Ikpeazu, ex-INEC chair, 28 others for ambassadorial positions.  Tinubu names former Oyo First Lady, Florence Ajimobi, as ambassadorial nominee.  Ambassadors: Opposition, APC clash over Tinubu’s nominees.  PDP: Ambassadorial List Populated By Disgraced Propagandists, Characterless Politicians.  Jonathan briefs Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau election.  FG committed to equipping police, security agencies against insecurity - Tinubu.  Insecurity: North-West leaders advocate unified theatre command, community-driven strategy.  Malami released after EFCC questioning, to attend another session.  Yoruba group commends Tinubu's measures on insecurity, seeks regional response.  Tinubu vows to unearth root causes of insecurity.  Why I conducted free and fair Lagos gov poll which Tinubu won – Marwa.  Insecurity: S’West APC warns saboteurs, seeks collaborative efforts to deal with scourge.  Group seeks ...

NATIONAL Appeal Court reserves judgment in Akpabio, Natasha’s appeals.  Why I returned to Nigeria on Ivorian jet — Jonathan.  Guinea-Bissau military takeover is ‘ceremonial coup’ - Jonathan.  Osinbajo urges national strategy to tackle IDP crisis.  Alleged Rights Violation: Why Appeal Court struck out Nnamdi Kanu’s case against FG.  Labour Party NEC reaffirms 2024 convention, ratifies nationwide congresses.  2027: Atiku declares mission to 'save Nigeria' in Taraba.  Bandits kidnap pregnant woman, 30 others in Niger, FCT.  Niger students’ abduction: Police open register for proper documentation of kidnapped victims in Papiri.  Senate moves to strengthen PIA, local content laws as Africa Energy Summit begins.  AGF pledges renewed commitment to judicial reforms.  No Ransom Paid To Secure Release Of Kebbi, Niger Schoolchildren - Senate.  Army graduates 152 soldiers in indigenous language.  Army promotes 28 Major Generals, 77 Br...

NATIONAL Jonathan safe, out of coup-hit Guinea-Bissau coup, FG says.  Insecurity: Ribadu to lead Nigeria’s delegation to US – Presidency.  120 bag first class in Madonna University.  Senate sets up 13-member panel to probe safe schools initiative funding.  Senate assures retired police officers of exit from contributory pension scheme.  El-Rufai officially joins ADC.  OPA faults Amupitan's credibility as INEC chair.  Reps raise alarm over N1.65trn in PIA funds denied to N'Delta.  $14.8m Alleged Fraud: Sylva writes EFCC, seeks date for appearance.  Court dismisses ex-Binance chief’s claims of unlawful detention against EFCC.  Over 11,000 police officers recalled from VIPs – IG.  Police, PSC set up committee to recruit 30,000 new officers.  BUSINESS CIoD tasks FG on benefits of new tax reform to economy.    Revenue from CIT hits N2.78tr in Q2 2025.  Industry leaders to explore African creativity, storytelling at LA...

NATIONAL Tinubu Appoints Three Ambassadors.  Tinubu declares security emergency, orders 20,000 new police recruits.  Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of three ambassadorial nominees.  Kidnapping spree escalates as FG negotiates hostages’ freedom.  Bandits refute FG, say Kebbi schoolgirls regained freedom after negotiation.  Outdated population data hindering planning, resource allocation — NPC chair.  8 Days After, PDP Hqtrs Remains Sealed As Factions Head To Court.  Rising Insecurity: Tinubu's Govt Appears Helpless - Afenifere.  'There's price for betrayal', Kwankwaso tells defected lawmaker's supporters.  B'Haram suspects found on army, police recruitment lists — Ex-Rep deputy Speaker.  Schoolgirls release not victory, terrorists running alternative govt – Atiku.  26 PDP state chairmen back Turaki.  PDP crisis worsens as Wike camp sues to nullify Ibadan convention.  Atiku’s Registration: Fake chieftains being use...

NATIONAL Tinubu orders total security cordon on Kwara forests, says aide .  Presidency Confirms Release Of Kebbi Schoolgirls.  Reps decry worsening insecurity, demand urgent action.    Aregbesola says APC failed in economy, security, others.  Court suspends Obiano’s N4bn money-laundering trial indefinitely.  MDCN inducts 349 foreign-trained doctors, dentists.   Sultan Mourns  Etsu Bassa Nge, Abu Ali.  Controversy trails Atiku’s ADC registration as party declares process invalid.  Labour Party vows to unseat APC in 2027, urges workers to join cause.  FG Clarifies: Open grazing not banned nationwide.  BUSINESS CBN retains interest rate at 27%.  Nigeria recorded N2.06trn VAT in Q2 2025 — NBS.  Dangote Refinery partners US firm Honeywell for mega refinery expansion.  Food prices fell in September — NBS.  New NMLA exco pledges to advance maritime legal practice in Nigeria.  ACROSS THE STATES  Sanwo-Olu ...

NATIONAL Mass abduction crisis: Tinubu pulls 100,000 policemen from VIPs.  2027: Atiku formally joins ADC, registers in Adamawa.  2027: We'll defeat APC, PDP, says ADC national vice chairman. Nigeria’s Security Challenge Beyond Police, ADC Tells Tinubu.  Tinubu Support Group urges media to uphold national security in reporting.   UK Rejects FG's Request For Ekweremadu's Transfer To Nigeria - Report.  Auctioneers’ Association Warns MDAs Against Dealing With ‘Illegal’ Caretaker C’ttee.   Court adjourns Natasha's cybercrime trial to February. Nigerians yearning for state police, fiscal federalism, other reforms — Kalu.  Reps committee raises alarm over POS fraud, crypto dealings by unlicensed operators.  N5b suit: We advance economic rights, not anti-government criticism, SERAP tells court.  NBA aligns with UN, condemns killing, mass abduction of Nigerians.  US warns Nigerians of fake jobs, visa scammers.  Lagos-Calabar Highw...