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NATIONAL Nigeria’s health, prosperity should no longer be predicated on external benevolence -Presidency. Why it’s hard tracking bandits with technology — Presidential aide. Foreign powers backing terrorists in Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi alleges. Nigeria gave UK a future prime minister in Kemi Badenoch  —  Boris Johnson. How stigma, poor treatment, funding hobble HIV/AIDS roll back. FG urges MLSCN to protect Nigerians from diagnostic errors. Pensioners set to protest naked nationwide. FG to revitalise 8,000 PHCs, scale up immunisation. New defence minister assumes duty, vows firmness, outlines philosophy. BUSINESS Shipping firms in Nigeria record 2,300 stowaways annually. Christmas: There will be stable fuel supply, Dangote assures. FCMB named Nigeria’s best SME-focused bank. Udoma, Mbah, others seek more transparent, efficient capital market. Platnova recognised among Nigeria’s top 100 fastest-growing companies. ACROSS THE STATES Lagos kicks off second phase of polio outbreak campaign o...

NATIONAL Tinubu submits fresh ambassadorial list to Senate, Ibas, Dambazau make cut.  Tinubu receives newly accredited Envoys, pledges Nigeria’s peace drive.  Over 70% of Tinubu’s team previously opposed him — Bwala.  Ndigbo are greatest stakeholders in Nigerian project – President Tinubu.  2027: ADC knocks Tinubu over alleged early campaign amid security emergency.  2027: ADC coalition struggling due to unresolved zoning issues — Obi.  As President, I won’t appoint past INEC chair as ambassador – Atiku.  Gen Musa takes oath as defence minister.  Musa vows swift security turnaround as Kukah demands ‘normalcy by any means’.  US company withdraws Nigeria’s presidential jet from sale.  NLC threatens national protest over insecurity as ‘kidnappings spiral out of control’.  New defence minister Musa will be uncompromising on terrorism — ILDS.  Kachikwu urges Tinubu to expose terrorism financiers.  Senate seeks ‘full explanation...

NATIONAL Tinubu swears in permanent secretaries, NPC chair as FEC pays tribute to Ogwu.  Chibok Girls: Tinubu’s call for Jonathan’s resignation was legitimate  -  Bwala.   ‘No time to waste in our rescue mission,’ Atiku tells ADC leaders.  Reps declare border security emergency, recommend drones, AI, joint intelligence centre.  Senate confirms Gen. Musa after intense screening, rejects ‘bow and go’.  ‘Trump Is On Our Neck’, Akpabio Rejects ‘Bow And Go’ Treatment For Ex-CDS Musa.  Ensure Nigerian Army is placed on first line charge in budget, Ndume tells Gen Musa.  US imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians linked to religious freedom violations.  How INEC effectively ‘settled’ PDP leadership crisis — Sources.  Disregard smear campaign against Matawalle, NYDC urges Tinubu.  Kidnapped Catholic school pupils ‘ll return ‘soon’ – Ribadu.  Army, NDLEA, others strengthen forces against drug abuse in Kano.  Army won’t dance with cr...

NATIONAL Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Christopher Musa defence minister.  Insecurity: Tinubu Issues Fresh Directives To Service Chiefs.  Things to know about nominated defence minister Christopher Musa.  Rowdy session in Senate as Goje accuses Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’.  Nigeria to commence manufacturing of aircraft components – Tinubu.  Shettima: Democracy Safe Only When Power Is Under Constant Observation.  Badaru’s resignation may trigger more high-level exits.  Abductions surge: Northern govs demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund.  Whether Badaru resigned or was removed, defence ministry needs experienced hand — Shehu Sani.  Adeleke yet to inform PDP of resignation – Turaki.  Nigerians not safe at homes, workplaces, PDP tells Tinubu.  PDP issues expulsion certificates to Wike, Fayose, others.  Abure’s LP faction proceeds with nationwide congresses.  2027: Opposition not ready, Atiku only contender...

NATIONAL Tinubu meets Taraba Governor Kefas Agbu in Aso Villa.  Ex-CDS Musa meets Tinubu at Aso Villa.  No repentant Boko Haram member can be recruited into military — Ex-CDS.  Tinubu has prerogative to choose ambassadors, says presidency.  Defence minister Badaru resigns on health grounds.  FG urges MDAs to bolster digital defences after Cloudflare outage.  Showunmi urges Tinubu to consider political solutions in Nnamdi Kanu’s case.  Resident doctors issue four-week ultimatum, threaten strike resumption. Tinubu shouldn’t seek re-election, he can’t run this government — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed.  Insecurity: Northern governors meet in Kaduna, harp on state police.  Insecurity: Northern governors, traditional rulers declare support for state police.  2027: IBB gives Turaki tough mandate to rebuild PDP.  LP remains for Obidients, a party to beat in 2027’.  Amaechi rules out VP slot, insists he’s running for president in 2027.  Scho...