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NATIONAL Tinubu Appoints Ex-UNILAG VC, Ogundipe, As NUC Chairman.  Court remands Sowore in Kuje prison over alleged cybercrime.  Nigeria hosts over 100,000 refugees, asylum seekers – FG.  Phone-tapping charge: Witness denies hearing El-Rufai admit to hacking NSA’s line.  Emulate UK PM By Resigning, Obi Tells Tinubu.  Okowa visits EFCC office in Lagos amid ongoing probe.  PRP Denies Selling Nomination Forms To Kwankwaso.  El-Rufai confessed to wiretapping NSA’s phone on TV interview- witness.  ASJA Tackles Critics Over N110b SUV Procurement for NASS Members.  Info Minister rallies media, DSS, security agencies against terrorism, fake news.  South-East leaders exploring political solution for Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Umahi.  Troops neutralise terrorists, recover arms in Sokoto, Katsina operations.  FACT CHECK: Video Of Mass Killing Falsely Linked To Recent Attacks In Nigeria.  State police may fail without addressing NPF’s ch...

NATIONAL APC sweeps Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi by-elections as PDP holds Rivers seat.  Court To Hear Suit Seeking Duke’s Sack As PRP Presidential Candidate Monday.  Father’s Day: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to rebuild nation through unity, civic responsibility.  PIND targets conflict resolution strategies in Niger Delta host communities.  Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi farmers get 100,800 bags of fertiliser.  Nigeria moves to secure borders as experts demand urgent reforms.  JAMB Ends Admissions Into Affiliated Degree Programmes In Colleges Of Education.  In New Video, Turji Boasts About Killing Soldiers.  NDLEA arrests two grandfathers for selling illicit drugs to students.  BUSINESS Employers welcome clarity on 2025 Tax Acts  Motorists berate oil marketers over high cost of petrol despite global price drop.  Zedcrest Securities appointed joint stockbroker on Dangote Refinery IPO.  Senate Steps In to End NMDPRA-OGFZA Turf War, Boost Inves...

NATIONAL It will be over for Tinubu, Momodu outlines Atiku’s strategy for 2027.  Ex-minister to deliver keynote address at Odukoya memorial  coastal highway, urge inclusive planning.  Yari not sponsoring anti-Tinubu protest, says ex-gov’s aide.  Persecution won’t stop Sowore’s 2027 ambition, AAC rallies support.  Varsity Don Bags N25m TETFund Grant For Anti-Banditry Research.  NAF hits terrorist strongholds, neutralise fighters in sustain offensive.  Again, Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Customs CG.  BUSINESS Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8tn.  NADF, NRCRI launch ginger sustainability programme to revive industry.  NP: NNPCL charges host communities on vigilance against saboteurs.  Julius Berger Approves N6.8bn Dividend As Profit Hits N30bn.   Why I Invested Over $1b In Nigeria’s Electricity Space- Sahara GMD.  ACROSS THE STATES Sanwo-Olu: I’ve Started Counting My Days In Office.  Abiodun ...

NATIONAL Tinubu orders security overhaul at NIPSS after deadly bandit attack .  Tinubu to Wike: You’ve not disappointed me.  Nigeria to gain as G7 vows tougher action on smuggling networks.  ADC berates ruling APC for celebrating judges’ housing.  Peter Obi also built quarters for judges as Anambra governor – Tinubu’s aide.  UN condemns religious profiling in jobs , healthcare in Nigeria.  Edoziem group suspends Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB rejects move.  Suspension of Nnamdi Kanu as IPOB leader invalid – Ohanaeze.  Rights lawyer urges court to vacate bench warrant against Sowore.  Anxiety as 37 candidates battle for 7 seats in Ekiti, Enugu, River, Kano, others.  Terrorism: Court jails Battujo’s mother, sister.  Insecurity: FG considers plan to let journalists join troops during military operations.  Insecurity: FG considers plan to let journalists join troops during military operations.  IG replaces Placid as police spokesperson aft...

NATIONAL Fix Insecurity Or Step Aside, Reps Tell Tinubu.  FG to evacuate over 742 Nigerians in South Africa before June 30.  Xenophobia: Nigeria may weigh options on South African firms – Odumegwu-Ojukwu.  FG Launches Digital TV, Targets 40m Homes.  NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from anti-defection oath.  Peter Obi wanted Aisha Yesufu to run for Reps, but she chose Senate — NDC.  ‘It was photocopy of my signature on Natasha’s suspension report’ — Ireti Kingibe.  Nigeria needs builders, not generation waiting for rescue — Idoko-Uloko.  Coalition pushes for passage of Child Online Protection Bill.  Senate to pass digital economy bill for e-governance, amend cybercrime act.  US backs CNG expansion, urges Nigeria to embrace alternative energy.  Japa: Only 55,000 doctors left for 220m Nigerians.  Echono calls for transparent leadership selection process in Federal Varsities.  Stakeholders endorse national framework to curb ethnic ...

NATIONAL FG Dismisses Reports On New Fuel, Telecoms Tax.  Alison-Madueke acquitted of all bribery charges in London.  Insecurity: Nigeria bleeding, confused, minority reps lament.  Labour to engage FG on minimum wage review.  Secondus accuses ruling party of fearing 2027 polls, seeking ‘Coronation’.  ‘No senator’s signature was forged’ – Oshiomhole makes U-turn on Natasha’s suspension.  South-East Youths condemn alleged SEDC ‘Media Trial’, reaffirm confidence in Okoye.  Peter Obi refutes rumours of division in Obidient Movement.  Defect and lose your seat, NDC warns aspirants.  States kick as Senate moves to amend Electricity Act.  ‘Judicial rascality’ move to deregister ADC echoes June 12 annulment – Olajuyigbe.  NiDCOM hails Bukola Babajide as UK honours her with MBE for tech, inclusion work.  BUSINESS Petrol may drop to N1,200 amid price cuts.  PenCom, NURTW to enroll 9m transport workers in pension scheme.  FG all...

NATIONAL Governance not rocket science — Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies.  I told Abacha to disband clique of ‘bad influence’ officers around him — Abubakar.  2027: Tinubu’s Performance Will Silence Critics, Opposition, says Matawalle.  Shetima flags off distribution of 515,720 bags of fertiliser to 129,000 farmers.  Tegbe promises reform, accountability amid rising energy inefficiency.  Anti-Tinubu post: Court orders Sowore’s arrest over failure to attend trial.  Alleged ₦746.7m Fraud: Court rejects Sadiya Farouq’s application to vacate arrest warrant.  Court rejects Yahaya Bello’s bid to stop N110bn fraud trial.  Appeal Court suspends execution of judgment against ADC, 4 others.   Atiku welcomes Appeal Court stay of deregistration on ADC, four parties.  Timi Frank warns over alleged plot to deregister ADC, other parties.  Deregistration of Political Parties: Silence will kill democracy – CUPP.  Deregistration: Judiciary, n...

NATIONAL FG commences fresh mass trial of suspected terrorists in Abuja.  RMFAC Begins Nationwide Data Verification Exercise.  NASS, NELFUND Move to Expand Student Loan Scheme, Target Seven Million Beneficiaries.  Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, three others.  ADC confirms Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate.  Sowore condemns court order deregistering ADC, four other parties.  Reps aspirant sues NDC for N5bn over ‘scrapped’ primary.  PRP urges INEC reform as Kano, Sokoto, Lagos lead 3rd phase of CVR.  Senators unhappy with Akpabio; he sees me as devil — Oshiomhole.  Banditry: Edo senator harps on local security initiatives.  Customs FOU C seizes N403.5m smuggled foreign vegetable oil in Southeast.  BUSINESS Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.93% in May — NBS.  FAAC shares N2.257 trillion April 2026 revenue to FG, States, LGCs.  3 years of Tinubu: Manufacturers yet to see policies translate into industrial growth — MA...

NATIONAL FG approves N7.5bn TETFund research grants for 174 projects across Nigerian institutions.  Remi Tinubu celebrates blood donors, urges more Nigerians to embrace voluntary donation.  Amaechi, VP-nominee to head ADC presidential campaigns, as Atiku plans reformed presidency.  Obi warns against Nigeria’s growing obsession with politics over enterprise.  Civil war: Why Ojukwu refused to recognize Gowon as head of state — Abdulsalami Abubakar.  SSANU warns FG over delayed 2009 agreement renegotiation.  Edo safer under me than Anambra under Obi — Oshiomhole.  Insecurity: Kalu advocates local arms production.  MKO Abiola died of heart attack, not poison – Gen. Abubakar.  Ex-Imo gov demands N5bn, apology from Okonkwo over defamation allegation.  FG moves to tighten surveillance on private Airstrips, airports.  Falana to FG, governors: Negotiating with terrorists attracts 20-year jail term.  NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to US recall ...