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NATIONAL Tinubu reaffirms commitment to stable academic calendar, power supply for universities.  Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states – Tinubu.  Senate stalling electoral bill to undermine 2027 polls, ADC alleges.  PDP BoT, 30 state chairmen close ranks around Turaki, dismiss Ibadan court ruling.  2027: ADC accuses National Assembly of stalling electoral reforms.  ‘Let’s work together’ – Uba Sani tells North West Dev’t Commission.  Funding lapse: US Mission in Nigeria suspends social media updates, assures visa services.  Nigerians self-deport amid Trump’s deadly ICE raids.  2027: Middle Belt Youths fault Shari’ah Council’s call for INEC chairman’s removal.  2027: MURIC cautioned against fueling inter-religious tension.  FG reaffirms commitment to youth education, digital skills.  IPOB declares Monday, Feb 2 sit-at-home as ‘Biafra-Wide Lockdown’.  Air Chief Commends EIB Group’s indigenous defence technology....

NATIONAL Drama in Senate as Senators cry out over paucity of fund.  North firmly behind Tinubu for 2027, says Ganduje. Turaki Rejects Fresh Judgment, Says Ibadan Convention Remains Intact.  Donald Duke dumps PDP, joins ADC.  Over 160 church members held by kidnappers in Kaduna, Kogi.  Undergraduates can register for 2026 UTME/DE but… – JAMB.   Aisha Yesufu apologises to activist Adamolekun over ADC committee ‘mix-up’.  Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi arrested over alleged role in coup plot.  BUSINESS Dangote Cement ignites safety culture transformation with Ibese Plant FairPlay launch.  Exchange Rate Strengthens At N1,385/$, Equity Investors Gain N232.35bn.  Electricity Tariff Hike Forcing Industries To Be Innovative – MAN. By BUA Foods’ Profit Hits N507.73bn In FY2025 Results.  CBN promises to sustain market stability, reforms.  ACROSS THE STATES FG, police behind it Osun LG crisis — Accord alleges.  Wike threatens to break sta...

NATIONAL Tinubu condoles with Samuel Chukwueze on mother’s death.  Mentorship dearth disrupt quality growth among youths – Remi Tinubu.  Court grants Yahaya Bello permission to travel for pilgrimage to Mecca .  ‘Grumbling in North will have electoral consequences’ – Ndume.  Wike, Umahi, other politicians position children in government.  APC to swap NWC positions for broad representation.  Fayemi debunks claim of closed-door meeting with Kwankwaso.  FG earmarks N21b for online classes, fencing of 118 Unity Colleges.  NELFUND extends loan application deadline for 2025/26.  Emefiele’s trial: I take responsibility for $2.5m illegal withdrawal from CBN — Witness.  Diezani Was A ‘Rubber Stamp’ Minister, Lawyer Tells UK Court.  Senate sets up committee for Electoral Act amendment.  Akpabio critiques Abuja-Kaduna railway as senate launches probe.  2027: Christian clerics back INEC chair, reject sack call.  Afenifere to S/ We...

NATIONAL Tinubu mourns, expresses grief over Otunba Adekunle Ojora’s death.  Tinubu approves purchase of two new communication satellites.  FG issues N501b inaugural power sector bond to clear GenCos debts.  Africa needs ‘strategic capitalism’, not aid, loan – Shettima.  2027: Male dominance in 13 states threatens female representation in politics.  Reps step in to douse tension over Ondo–Ogun oil-rich boundary area.  Muslims will not recognise any election conducted by Amupitan – Sharia council.  Shariah Council to INEC: We won’t accept compromised elections in 2027.  FG, Northern leaders, lawyers differ on amnesty for terrorists.  Primary School Teacher Awarded N50m, Car, House.  Tax Laws Not Altered, Says Akpabio.  Senate Steps Down Electoral Bill, Plans Executive Session Thursday.  How Oil Tycoons Bankrolled Diezani’s UK Lifestyle For Contracts – Prosecutors.  Oyegun, Utomi, Lukman, 47 others make ADC 50 wisemen panel ...

NATIONAL Tinubu well, Türkiye state visit on course — Presidency.  President Bola Tinubu’s State Visit To Turkey: The Quick Wins.  2027: Experts warn against police deployment to political elites, private persons.  Mutfwang’s entry signals APC’s national reach – Shettima.  Onanuga Why Tinubu Lost Balance In Turkey.  ‘Only N21bn Paid’, Contractors Refute FG’s Claim.  Governors’ defections won’t decide 2027, Tinubu lost Lagos despite APC control – Aregbesola.  Atiku: Not Even The Military Damaged Our National Life Like APC.  Nile University Holds 17th Matriculation Ceremony, Reaffirms Commitment to World-Class Education.  UNN alleges plot to cause unrest in on campus.  National grid fails again, with second outage in 5 days.  Why governors can’t grant amnesty to terrorists– Lawyers .  Why we banned sachet alcohol – NAFDAC.  [Coup] 16 indicted officers to face court-martial – DHQ.  Military should have apologised to Nige...

NATIONAL Tinubu likely to approve creation of single additional state – Source.  Ganduje returns from London ahead Gov. Yusuf’s defection to APC.  Alleged Coup: 16 indicted officers to face special military court-martial – DHQ.  Full names of 16 officers indicted in alleged coup plot against Tinubu.  JAMB begins registration for 2026 UTME.  NRC resumes Ujevwu–Itakpe train services Wednesday.  Don’t let 2027 politics distract you, CISLAC warns lawmakers.  Technical reasons stall Alison-Madueke’s corruption trial in London.  Military neutralises dozens of terrorists, nabs 100 suspects in 1 week – DHQ.  Customs smash records with ₦7.28tn revenue in 2025.  15 million Nigerians on drugs – Marwa.  BUSINESS Rewane values Naira at N1,257/$, says currency undervalued.  Non-Oil Exports: Nigeria’s Fast Track To Growth And FX Stability.  AMCON cash recoveries rise 28% to N66.1bn — CBN.  Nigeria’s cross-border payments on PAPSS fa...

NATIONAL Tinubu heads to Türkiye for state visit Monday.  2027: Musawa warns APC against dropping Northern Muslim running mate.  Nigeria Politics: Godfatherism Must Be Dismantled, Says APC Chieftain.  2027: Atiku-Obi ticket can’t defeat Tinubu  —  Minister.  Rep Bob slams Tinubu’s aide Bwala over comments on Wike, Rivers crisis. Reps disown Minority Caucus interim report on tax laws.  Why Nigeria’s development is stunted — NADECO secretary, Opadokun.  Olubadan, Ooni, Olugbon, others secure freedom for Igboho.  Makinde: You Can’t Speak Truth To Power Under This Govt.   JAMB announces UTME, Direct Entry timelines, enforces age eligibility.  NCAA probes viral video of Air France-passengers clash.  Police intercept armed group with guns at Anambra-Delta boundary.   BUSINESS Prices of petrol, diesel, LPG will continue to fall – FG.  MediaReach OMD’s Adediran emerges first WeCA-based jury member.  Schneider targets hyperscale AI...

NATIONAL Shettima Returns To Nigeria After Guinea, Switzerland Trips.  2027: ‘Obi or Nothing’ mindset threatens party’s winning chances – ADC.  Nigeria, U.S. reaffirm commitment to religious freedom, security.  Peter Obi blames leadership failure for power crisis.  Defamation: Court stops activist, orders Facebook to remove posts on Senator Natasha.  Tax Reforms Acts: ‘Minority Caucus report overtaken by events’.  2027: Masari cautions politicians against politics of ego, ambition.  NANS hails NSC DG Olopade for transforming sports.  BUSINESS Farmers Record Losses As Tomato Price Crashes.  Tracking CBN’s drive for bigger, resilient banks through recapitalisation.  Gas industrialisation central to FG’s economic recovery drive — NMDPRA.  Wall Street intends to stay open around the clock.    Container indemnity, insurance scheme will increase cost of business at ports – Stakeholders.  ACROSS THE STATES ‘We’re not demolis...

NATIONAL Tinubu Names Ambassadors To 3 European Countries.  Tinubu receives Olubadan Ladoja at Aso Villa.  How e-registration is widening fault lines in APC.  Nationwide blackout as power grid collapses – first time in 2026.  TUC, NLC issue 14-Day ultimatum over health workers’ pay, threaten nationwide strike.  Otti hails court judgement, says LP will regain peace, unity.  Public Trust In Judiciary Weakening On Daily Basis – PDP.  Senate commends Tinubu on SIPC progress, hails Niger Governor’s land commitment.  60% of electoral crises orchestrated by politicians, not INEC – PAACA.  Reps Minority Caucus alleges illegal alterations in gazetted tax laws, seeks deeper probe.  Otuaro briefs 12 PAP scholars bound for UK on expectations, academic excellence.  Retired police officers reject PenOp’s claim N7tr claim on CPS exit.  Sachet alcohol ban threatens five million jobs, distillers warn NAFDAC.  Drug War: Marwa tasks NDLEA Co...