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NATIONAL Tinubu swears in four Permanent Secretaries, INEC commissioner.  Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister after Adelabu’s resignation.  FEC approves $2.9bn rail projects for Lagos, Kano, Kaduna – Oyedele.  FG raises fresh alarm: 15m Nigerian children out of school.  AFAN to FG: Create National Committee to curb farmer–herder clashes.  Supreme court returns ADC leadership dispute to Federal High Court.  ADC: ‘Don’t celebrate yet’ — Atiku cautions after S-Court backs Mark leadership.  What Supreme Court ruling means for ADC, INEC deadline.  Supreme Court nullifies Ibadan PDP convention, cites disobedience to lawful order.  2027 Polls: Why INEC should deregister ADC, APP, 3 other parties, AGF tells court.  ASUU threatens strike over unpaid allowances, poor welfare.  SSANU, NASU Begin Indefinite Strike.  S’Court verdict: Atiku, Mark, others not welcome back to PDP — Wike.  Labour Party extends olive branch to Abure, o...

NATIONAL FG declares Friday, May 1 public holiday.  Tinubu: They Want To Get Rid Of Me But I’m A Stubborn Politician.  Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as foreign affairs minister.  Tinubu sacks NMDPRA boss, Saidu Mohammed, nominates Rabiu Umar as replacement.  Tinubu writes Senate to reconstitute NHRC, nominates Eze Anaba, 14 others.  April 30 Strike Notice: FG meets SSANU, NASU, NAAT today.  2027 polls: Supreme Court to determine PDP, ADC fate Thursday.  ADC’s legal team to review court judgment sacking state chairmen.  ADC pushes back as court bars INEC from recognising state congresses.  Supreme Court Fixes Thursday For Judgement On ADC Leadership Dispute.  Mark-led ADC trying to hijack our party ‘ve failed woefully — Kachikwu.  Youth Party reschedules congresses, issues primaries guidelines.  Datti Baba-Ahmed Picks PRP Membership Card.  NESREA shuts 35 estates for allegedly violating environmental regulations.  Nort...

NATIONAL Faleke obtains presidential forms for Tinubu.  FG moves to end malnutrition as council okays 2026-2035 nutrition policy.  Nigeria decentralises power sector as states take regulatory control.  ‘We’re not just doing politics’ – Peter Obi on visit to Makinde.  ADC leadership crisis: Party urges CJN to fast-track case, warns of 2027 election exclusion.  Kaduna South Zone: APC Chieftain Steps Down For Senator La’ah.  Nenadi Usman emerges substantive LP national chairman.  2026 Hajj: NAHCON sets 3rd May for inaugural flight to Saudi Arabi.  Senator Marafa dumps ADC for NDC, wishes former party well.  Senate President declares Jimoh Ibrahim’s seat vacant.  SIM Reallocation: Lawmakers seek 18-month delay to curb identity theft.  Nigeria Needs A Strategy, Policy Framework – Sanusi.  Constituents back Ugochinyere as consensus candidate.  ‘My in-laws, bad English comment misquoted’ – Kenyan President Ruto tells Nigerians....

NATIONAL Tinubu advocacy group plans nationwide outreach, targets 185,000 Nigerians.  Estacode, Air Tickets Gulp N22bn Under Tinubu.  FG targets 10m citizens in ward level poverty alleviation programme.  Atiku warns against campaign suspension in Borno, Benue, others.  Court okays joinder of Accord, Zenith Labour Party, others in party deregistration suit.  2027: Anxiety in APC as Osifo, others struggle to access nomination forms.  ‘Operation Wetie’: PDP defends Makinde, faults Tinubu, APC.  APC revises 2027 election timetable, releases payment accounts.  2027 Presidency: ADC proposes shared-power formula to avert post-primary cracks.  Court rejects ex-minister’s bid to join forgery suit against INEC.  Sowore taunts Malami, reminds ex-AGF of past abuses under Buhari.  PRP Faction Rejects Abuja Convention, Alleges Plot To Hijack Party Structure.  Visa overstays harm fellow citizens, US warns Nigeria.  BUSINESS CPPE lauds FG...

NATIONAL Social Media Users Dig Up Pictures Of Tinubu Sleeping Publicly To Counter Narrative On Atiku.  Insecurity: Atiku warns against suspending campaigns in Borno, Benue, others.  Race for Tinubu’s nod: How ‘Baba Sope Politics’ is shaping next elections.  ADC: Kwankwaso, Obi rally northern leaders against Atiku.  FG targets deep blue project expansion to boost Gulf of Guinea security.  Atiku raises alarm over alleged plot to disenfranchise northern voters.  Omo-Agege Backs Tinubu’s Policies, Eyes Senate Return.  I declined invite to opposition summit in Ibadan — Sowore.  Rent-seeking economy rigged against most Nigerians— Dele Oye, ex-OPS boss.  JAMB Dismisses Viral 394 UTME Score.  Police Bust Suspected Kidnap, Gun-Running Syndicates, Recover AK-47 Rifles.  BUSINESS Naira appreciates to N1,380/$ in parallel market.  Fuel hike: Aviation stakeholders seek govt help to save 2026 Hajj.  NNPC boosts output, expands gas infr...

NATIONAL Tinubu meets Reps after rejecting automatic tickets for senators.  Ibadan Summit: Opposition parties plan single candidate for 2027 polls.  Atiku, Kwankwaso attend opposition leaders summit in Oyo.  Obasanjo Chairs Opposition Summit As Atiku, Kwankwaso, Others Arrive Ibadan.  Weak opposition will hurt Nigeria’s democracy — Makinde.  Amupitan will preside over the most untrusted elections in Nigeria ,says ADC.  Obidient Movement Urges Supreme Court to Fast-Track ADC Leadership Judgment.  NNPP insists on congresses despite INEC failure to comply with court orders.  Hadi Sirika Joins Senatorial Race.  Ex- Labour minister, Onyejeocha seeks 5th term in House of Rep.  2027: INEC Okays Gabam-Led SDP NWC, Uploads Names on Website.  Natasha rejects ₦1bn judgment, heads to Appeal Court.  Nigeria’s cultural wealth must be monetised – NCAC DG, Asika.  Constituents raise N38.5m for Ndume’s fifth-term senatorial bid.  S/Af...

NATIONAL Tinubu swears-in new housing minister Muttaqha Darma.  Tinubu Approves 30% Debt Waiver For Airlines.  FG cautions Nigerians in South Africa, as xenophobic protests spread.  FG raises allowances, boosts welfare for civil servants.  APC candidates’ will be selected on merit, loyalty – Aiyedatiwa.  Nobody Around Tinubu Safe If Edun Could Be Treated That Way – Dalung.  Amend Electoral Act now to save democracy, Atiku tells NASS.  Alleged N80.2b fraud: Yahaya Bello gets May 6 to continue cross-examination of EFCC witness.  Why are we still borrowing after subsidy removal?’ – Sanusi queries FG.  Queens College forum calls for stronger history teaching.  Loans are for infrastructure, others – Presidency replies Emir Sanusi.  Court-martial: DHQ assures of fair, impartial justice for coup plotters.  NCoS warns inmates against escape, enforces savings plan.  BUSINESS CBN raises ATM card fee to ₦1,500.  Brent crude fall...

NATIONAL Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan.  Tinubu unveils N25trn pension war chest.  Tinubu Meets APC Governors At Presidential Villa.  Atiku Backs Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Tackles Tinubu On Borrowing.  FG, EU to deepen partnership in security, trade, others.  Senate Confirms Muttaqha Rabe As Minister.  JAMB Sets 320 Benchmark For Underage Candidates, Maintains 16-Year Admission Rule.  APC postpones presidential, governorship primaries  2027: Obi–Kwankwaso push mounts in ADC, sparks unity debate.  2027: Labour Party Shuts Door Against Obi, Cites Legal Impossibility.  Muhammadu Buhari’s son announces House of Reps bid on APC platform.  2027: Accord rejects ‘parallel leadership’ claim, disowns INEC protest.  Stakeholders urge FG to tackle insecurity, boost youth inclusion in Agriculture.  Amupitan: What God Told Me Before I Accepted INEC Job.  Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court fixes June 9 for judgment in fo...

NATIONAL Tinubu appoints NECO, NBTE chairmen, names poly rector, renews library DG tenure.  Tinubu, Jonathan meet at Aso Villa.  Edun, Dangiwa resigned, not sacked — Presidency.  I’m proud of our achievements – Wale Edun.  Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Algeria, Lele, dies at 50.  Strike: April 30 Ultimatum Stands – SSANU.  Court remands alleged coup plotters in DSS custody.  Anxiety in opposition as S’Court decides fate of ADC, LP, PDP today.   2027: Peter Obi moves to strengthen ADC in southeast.  ‘Courts can’t run our party,’ Turaki-led PDP tells S’Court.  ‘Politics not social media game’ – Dele Momodu tells Gen Z’s.  Cost For Peace: FG Spends N604m On Terrorists’ Rehabilitation.  Over 1.2 million children receive malaria vaccine in Kebbi, Bayelsa, Ondo ,Bauchi.  FG urged to empower NESREA to enforce environmental laws against defaulting companies.  FG unveils financing scheme for CNG vehicle conversion.  A...