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NATIONAL INEC to publish Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s credentials August 1. 2027 presidency won’t be won on Election Day. ADC To Tinubu: Track Down Families Of Kwara, Borno Kidnappers Too. We’ve arrested over 80 perpetrators of Afrophobia — SA Envoy. Okonkwo tackles Tinubu over comment about INEC, says Nigeria in trouble. 2027: Vote Tinubu, not Obi, Umahi tells South-East, warns against ‘taking risks’. CJN bars lawyers from using ‘Barrister’ title in official correspondence. #EndBadGovernance Protests: Victims’ Families Await Compensation 2yrs After. NNPC deploys over 1,000 new employees. Bello commends Tinubu’s security gains, meets NSA Ribadu. Aguiyi-Ironsi’s family demands compensation, apology 58 years after counter-coup. 2027: PDP faction submits Jonathan’s candidacy to INEC despite recognition row. Atiku challenges Tinubu’s prosperity claim, says Nigerians face deepening hardship. Senate Opens Sweeping Probe into Safe Schools Billions. 25 winners to emerge as nationwide hygiene challenge...

NATIONAL ‘We know the forest’ — Tinubu explains refusal to pay ransom over Oriire abduction.  Tinubu To Governors: You Have Enough Money, Stop Building Unnecessary Flyovers.  FG adopts household mapping to tackle 15m out-of-school children.  China Invites Nigeria To Join AI Organisation As Founding Member.  Eulogies galore at 60th remembrance of Nigeria’s pioneer COAS Aguiyi-Ironsi.  Keyamo dismisses opposition, says 2027 election ‘a coronation’ for Tinubu.  2027: ADC Accuses FG Of Using State Institutions To Advance Tinubu’s Agenda.  We Approved ‘Phantom’ Council Without Due Diligence – HoS.  Senate probes oil sector, summons agencies, firms over NEITI audit findings.  Reps receive 890 public petitions, blame MDAs for delaying justice.  Reps Summon NNPCL, Rivers Govt, Others Over Lingering Gas Leak.  INEC Rejects Routine Military Deployment During Elections.  Resident Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike.  GRIP eyes 2027 as...

NATIONAL 2027: We’ll campaign for Tinubu based on our records – Wike.  US to discontinue visa services in Abuja, 24 other African cities.  2027: APC Progressives Chairmen’s Forum rallies grassroots for Tinubu.  2027: ADC will not trust INEC with its votes — Bolaji Abdullahi.  Deregistration of ADC, others was judicial rascality — A-COURT.  Peter Obi mourns victims of Anambra, Ogun building collapses.  Reps declare purported PEAC DG appointment letter fake.  Oshiomhole accuses Umahi of neglecting Edo, Delta federal roads.  Fake council: Reps’ probe nears conclusion without Gbajabiamila, Adeyemi testimony.  Economic Hardship, Housing Crisis Keeping Nigerian Youths Single – UNFPA. Org  Over 16,000 Nigerian doctors emigrated in six years, NMA demands healthcare reforms.  Finance ministry warns new recruits against fake N50,000 resumption fee scam.  COAS appoints GOCs for new Army divisions.  Fake agency: Head of service admits...

NATIONAL ‘Hunt down perpetrators who killed 30 in Kaduna’ – Tinubu to security agencies.   No Nigerian Should Go Hungry – Remi Tinubu.  Don’t allow alleged rigging of Osun gov polls, Timi urges Tinubu.  Nigeria, South Africa Hold Tense Meeting Over Xenophobic Protests.  2027 election must be won at ballot, not in court — Atiku.  Atiku: Appeal Court Judgement Has Reaffirmed Supremacy Of Rule Of Law.  Appeal Court Nullifies Judgement On Deregistration Of ADC, Accord, Others.  Candidates upload: APC, PDP, ADC, others didn’t meet July 11 INEC deadline —Source.  FG moves to regulate housing sector, proposes licensing for developers, agents.  FG lists seven mistakes to avoid when applying for govt jobs.  Nigeria has recorded 1,600 deaths from 650 building collapses in 52 years – Minister. Aviation workers give airlines seven-day ultimatum over unpaid TSA.  Chevening, other foreign scholarships for Nigerians in August 2026: how to apply....

NATIONAL Nigeria, AU deepen talks on security, AI, regional development.  CANAN US writes Tinubu, seeks protection for Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo.  Peter Obi vows to cut presidential fleet, slash govt spending.  Reps uncover 29 forged documents in fake agency probe, order IGP to produce Adeyemi.  Reps Speaker Abbas reiterates commitment to ease of doing business.  Islamic Board Budgets N18bn For Staff.  Obasanjo undermining the opposition, working for Tinubu – Yoruba Ronu.  Alake: Africa must process more mineral resources to create jobs.  Drugs, substance abuse fueling terrorism, kidnapping, security stakeholders warn.  NDLEA arrests suspected cocaine kingpin, intercepts drugs worth N9.3 billion.  BUSINESS Why stocks trading on the Zedcrest Wealth App is different.  Insurers seek policy shift to safeguard housing investments.  MfBs seek more intervention to boost lending.  FMDQ turnover rises to N362.8 trillion.  Oil price...

NATIONAL Group lauds Tinubu for $3bn social protection, human captial initiatives.  FG urges de-escalation of Saudi Arabia-Houthis tensions.  Nigeria pushes for prisoner transfer deal with Tanzania over 30 Nigerians in jail.  Tinubu financed 2015 campaign, played key role in APC formation – Babachir Lawal.  Why Buhari didn’t openly support Tinubu in 2023 APC primary — Ex-SGF Babachir.  BAR AND BENCH BOMBSHELL: About 15% of judiciary is clean, two women at the top should clear the rot – Senator AKINYEDE.  Atiku criticises Tinubu over domestic borrowing despite ₦7.98tr oil windfall.  Alleged Corruption: Atiku mocks Presidency’s China comparison, warns it cuts both ways.  Bode George dismisses APM alliance talks, urges PDP members to remain loyal.  US warns Nigerians with dual citizenship against travelling on foreign passport.  BADAGRY-SOKOTO SUPERHIGHWAY: Outcry as over 300 houses, investments, others destroyed due to setback confusion....

NATIONAL ‘One of my outstanding ministers’ – Tinubu hails Umahi at 63.  Governors embrace Benin agro-industrial model, back state processing hubs.  Atiku: Death Is Penalty For Drug-Related Offences In China.  Abdulsalami urges INEC to remain neutral ahead of 2027 elections.  2027: INEC Records Over 6m New Voters.  North Has Lost Its Values – Ango Abdullahi.  Nigeria Watched Its Doctors Leave And Is Now Paying The Price.  Gumi: Jonathan, Osinbajo Met With Militants, Who Will Engage Boko Haram?   Ndume Urges Tinubu to Match Army Expansion with Better Pay, Modern Weapons.  NELFUND clears June, July upkeep backlog, pays students N40,000.  Peter Obi: You can change Nigeria in 4 years, I’m committed to one term, can even sign legally binding affidavit.  Nobody should have reason to doubt Peter Obi’s one-term promise  —  Kwankwaso.  PDP crisis: NJC must protect judiciary’s independence – Bode George.  Ohaneze Ndigbo applauds Tinu...

NATIONAL Nigeria has turned economic corner, says Tinubu.  Nowhere like home, Tinubu urges diaspora health workers to return.  FG deploys Road Guards to protect Lagos-Calabar Highway from vandalism.  NGF commends Tinubu for historic creation of four new army divisions.  Obasanjo to Osoba: ‘I didn’t deceive AD leaders in 2003’.  Atiku: Obasanjo Created Allegations Against Me To Favour His Kinsman In 2027.  2027: Grave not a witness box, Atiku accuses Obasanjo of using late Na’Abba for politics.  No public fund was spent on PEAC/PFIPC despite NASS appropriation – Budget Office.  Obi welcomes safe outcome of Enugu Air runway excursion, seeks thorough probe.  Expert urges Nigerians to embrace regular health checks.  UNICAL suspends admission into Medicine, Dentistry, MLS.  IG orders police to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms.  BUSINESS US. hails Nigerian for raising $7m to launch hair-braiding robotics.  Dangote Refinery...