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LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump Blasts Zelenskyy, Biden Over Russia-Ukraine War, Says US Gets Nothing<\/p>\n

NPA To Relocate Customs’ Scanners From Rail Line In Apapa<\/p>\n

Martime Agencies Revenue To FG Increases By 77% In 2024 ‘ Oyetola<\/p>\n

ICPC Ranks Shippers’ Council As Best Agency In Martime Industry On Ethics, Integrity Compliance<\/p>\n

Nigeria Must Embrace 4th Industrial Revolution Through Tech, Says Ndukwe<\/p>\n

El-Rufai Announces Release Of Ex-COS After ’50 Days Of Abduction, Unjustified Incarceration<\/p>\n

Pounds Wants Nigeria’s Healthcare System To Prioritise Clinical Malnutrition Amid Crisis<\/p>\n

Edo Lawmakers Okay Death Sentence For Kidnappers<\/p>\n

Tinubu Names New Rector For NCAT<\/p>\n

Reps Caution NAFDAC Against Harming Innocent Drug Dealers<\/p>\n

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly: Obasa denies stockpiling arms, Meranda refutes resignation claim<\/p>\n

LG autonomy: CBN, 774 chairmen differ over councils\u2019 account opening<\/p>\n

Dangote, NNPCL refineries not supplying 50% local fuel demand \u2013FG<\/p>\n

CBN probes 19.7 million dormant bank accounts<\/p>\n

(BREAKING) No evidence USAID funds Boko Haram – US Ambassador<\/p>\n

USAID B\u2019Haram controversy: Nigerian may miss $603m fund, Senate summons service chiefs<\/p>\n

Microsoft plans AI training for one million Nigerians<\/p>\n

NGX reverses loss as investors pocket N505bn<\/p>\n

Police hunt killers of two Delta youths<\/p>\n

Policeman, complainant arrested over newlywed\u2019s death in custody<\/p>\n

Rivers community tackles NPDC over alleged oil well diversion<\/p>\n

OAU staff honour colleague killed by lion<\/p>\n

118,000 hectares cultivated for wheat production in 11 states \u2013 FG<\/p>\n

FG eyes $6.8m revenue, 5,000 jobs from C\u2019River cocoa factory<\/p>\n

N\u2019Assembly urges FG to immortalise Clark<\/p>\n

Osun LGs: PDP accuses IG of backing APC to retain ex-chairmen<\/p>\n

Anyanwu loses bid to reverse removal as PDP scribe<\/p>\n

NECO okays more E\u2019Guinea schools for SSCE<\/p>\n

Reps committee gives Galaxy Backbone 72 hours to explain contracts, tax breaches<\/p>\n

Tinubu unveils road dualisation in Edo<\/p>\n

EFCC will monitor your funds, Olukoyede tells LG chairmen<\/p>\n

Delta unveils whistle-blower policy to expose substandard projects<\/p>\n

Military followed due process in Canada visa denial saga – CDS<\/p>\n

Ikpambese remains Benue CJ, NJC declares<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Abandons Zelenskiy, Calls Him Comedian, Dictator<\/p>\n

Illegal Removal of Elected Council Officials is Treasonable, Fagbemi Warns Governors<\/p>\n

FG Targets 10m New Jobs as Nigeria Leads Africas Digital Trade Revolution<\/p>\n

Tinubu Flags Off Dualisation of Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella-Okene-Ajaokuta Road Project<\/p>\n

Shettima: Quality Education for Nigerian Child Top Priority of Tinubu Government<\/p>\n

NECO Expands Global Presence, Accredits More Schools in Equatorial Guinea<\/p>\n

To Minimise Incessant Road Crashes, FG Bans 60,000-litre Fuel Tankers Nationwide<\/p>\n

Moghalu: Africas Governance Crisis Rooted in Lack of Structured Leadership Education<\/p>\n

AI Skilling: Microsoft Nigeria to Invest $1m on One Million Nigerians<\/p>\n

FG Inaugurates 50 Commissioners for Tax Appeal Tribunal<\/p>\n

Okonjo-Iweala Urges WTO Members to Deescalate Current Global Trade Tensions<\/p>\n

Alleged USAID Boko Haram Funding: Senate Summons Intelligence, Security Chiefs<\/p>\n

Conflict Resolution: Gambari Seeks African Union Peace, Security Council Reformation<\/p>\n

Outrage as Two Suspected Killers of Anambra Lawmaker Escape from Police Custody<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly Sacks all Political Appointees Attached to Members<\/p>\n

Engage on Issues Contributing to Current Global Trade Tensions,Okonjo-Iweala Urges WTO Members<\/p>\n

Insecurity: CSOs Advocate Womens Inclusion in Peace-building, Security<\/p>\n

SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>PDP South-South zone declares Omemu, authentic secretary<\/p>\n

2027: Ganduje too unpopular, cant speak for north Sani<\/p>\n

APC LG chairmen take over Osun councils, declare accounts frozen<\/p>\n

Galatasaray fans to raise cash for Osimhen transfer fee<\/p>\n

Tinubu flags off dualisation of Ekpoma-Auchi-Okene expressway<\/p>\n

NJC voids removal of Benue Chief Judge by House of Assembly<\/p>\n

Vandalism: Scrap Dealers Association reads riot acts to members, inaugurates task force<\/p>\n

Tax experts dissect issues in Economic Stabilisation Bill<\/p>\n

Canadian visa denial: We didnt follow shortcut CDS<\/p>\n

Fubara criticises ex-GOC for neglecting Rivers govt collaboration<\/p>\n

GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

LG autonomy is inconceivable without credible elections<\/p>\n

Failed conciliation with Wike liberated Rivers people, Fubara claims<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly denies mass defection rumours<\/p>\n

Don’t let Osun descend into chaos, Speaker, Olajengbesi tell Tinubu, APC<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly orders transfer of security personnel,sacks appointees attached to lawmakers<\/p>\n

Benue House axes 13 members as CJ defies suspension order<\/p>\n

Alleged N3.6b Fraud: Ex-NDDc scribe faces arrest after EFCC medical probe<\/p>\n

Portable turns self in at Lagos SCID<\/p>\n

Ukraine didnt lose the war, but may lose the peace<\/p>\n

EU to introduce new rules to cut food, textile waste<\/p>\n

Archaeologists uncover lost tomb of King Thutmose II in Egypt<\/p>\n

EU aims at Russias shadow fleet<\/p>\n

Investors’ wealth rises by N505b amid gains in BUAFoods, others<\/p>\n

Experts seek antimicrobial policy implementation to curb drug misuse, abuse<\/p>\n

FG pledges health sector reforms to check brain drain<\/p>\n

Why education should be prioritised, by Daisi, others<\/p>\n

No plan to extend UTME registration, says JAMB<\/p>\n

Long-term yoghurt intake can lower colon cancer incidence<\/p>\n

FG moves to increase UBEC allocation to 5%<\/p>\n

Nigeria secures N1.6 billion AI investment from Microsoft<\/p>\n

CAF inter-club competitions: Stagnated football development makes minnows of Nigerian clubs<\/p>\n

Nigerias correctional system reforms and inmates welfare<\/p>\n

Nigeria eyes $9b from cocoa as UK seals $40.5m deal with local firm<\/p>\n

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s obsession with tax hikes will stifle growth and deepen poverty, by Olu Fasan<\/p>\n

Obasa denies allegations of arms cache discovery<\/p>\n

Akpabio assures of Senate\u2019s full participation in Edwin Clark\u2019s burial<\/p>\n

Roads: Why we\u2019re championing concrete technology \u2014 Umahi<\/p>\n

FG sues Binance for $81.5bn in economic losses, back taxes<\/p>\n

IGP overseeing \u2018Rape on Democracy\u2019 in Osun \u2013 Adeleke tells British envoy<\/p>\n

NJC overrules Benue Assembly, says Justice Ikpambese remains Chief Judge<\/p>\n

Osun PDP raises alarm over alleged assassination plot against Governor Adeleke<\/p>\n

Visa Denial: Nigeria won\u2019t tolerate disrespect from any country \u2013 General Musa<\/p>\n

Fiscal Autonomy: Why CBN hasn\u2019t released funds to 774 LGAs\u200a\u2014\u200aFG<\/p>\n

2025 MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr wins \u2018Best African Music Act\u2019 and \u2018Best International Act\u2019<\/p>\n

Forbes: Aliko Dangote\u2019s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn<\/p>\n

Just in: Microsoft to invest $1M to equip one million Nigerians with AI skills<\/p>\n

Senate urges FG to immortalize Edwin Clark by naming National Monument After him<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly sacks all appointees attached to lawmakers<\/p>\n

Tension in Abuja as security forces disrupt Shiite Maulud celebration<\/p>\n

TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Onshore asset dispute: Court fixes May 12 for Global Gas’ suit against Shell<\/p>\n

Illegal dissolution of LG council treasonable offence ‘ AGF<\/p>\n

FG inaugurates tax appeal commissioners to strengthen reforms<\/p>\n

Reps probe six FCT area councils over non-remittance of contributory pension<\/p>\n

State creation: Ekiti towns reject inclusion in proposed Okun state<\/p>\n

Delta govt launches whistle-blowing policy on substandard projects delivery<\/p>\n

Kano gov vows full implementation of #EndBadGovernance protest inquiry report<\/p>\n

Oyo govt to revamp security framework with community involvement<\/p>\n

Kyari dispels fuel quality rumour, says it’s bad marketing antics<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly seeks transfer of long-serving Police officers after passing anti-kidnapping law<\/p>\n

DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigeria removed from global aviation leasing blacklist<\/p>\n

Lokoja Students protest after fatal road accident<\/p>\n

Germany to lead 10th Agrofood, Plastprintpack Nigeria edition<\/p>\n

97% of informal sector exempted from tax under new reform bill, says Oyedele<\/p>\n

Nigerias manufacturing confidence shows modest uptick amid ongoing economic challenges<\/p>\n

Dangotes wealth surges 100% to $23.9bn, now 86th world richest<\/p>\n

NASS transmits ISB 2024 to President Tinubu for assent<\/p>\n

Experts caution against celebration as inflation drops to 24.48%<\/p>\n

NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyanwu loses bid to stop INEC from dealing with PDP without him<\/p>\n

More Equatorial Guinea schools accredited to write NECOs SSCE, BECE<\/p>\n

NMDPRA bans over 60,000ml petrol trucks from March 1<\/p>\n

FG inaugurates 50 new Tax Appeal Commissioners to boost revenue<\/p>\n

NSCDC arrests 17 telecom infrastructure vandals in Yobe<\/p>\n

FG promises to intensify restoration of infrastructure destroyed by Boko Haram<\/p>\n

Senate begins public hearing on Tax Reform Bills on Monday<\/p>\n

Academy launches initiative to end Nigerias sea blindness<\/p>\n

Rep reaffirms Nigerias commitment to One-China policy<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fire razes houses, animals, grain silos in Kano<\/p>\n

Lookman to Atalanta coach: Criticism over missed penalty disrespectful<\/p>\n

8 injured as gun discharges at church convention in Adamawa<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 2, kidnap 10 farmers in Niger<\/p>\n

Autonomy: Govs who remove LG chairs risk treasonable charges, unpleasant consequences FG<\/p>\n

Tinubu Approves N758bn To Clear 16 years Pension Arrears<\/p>\n

Nigeria wont tolerate disrespect, Defence Chief blows hot over visa denial<\/p>\n

Invictus games: Wounded soldiers return from Canada with medals<\/p>\n

Osun: APC LG chairs, councillors take over secretariats<\/p>\n

FG begins construction of new innovation institute in Kano<\/p>\n

Benue Assembly crisis deepens as 13 lawmakers face suspension<\/p>\n

Portable bows to pressure, surrenders to Police<\/p>\n

BATTLE OF WITS: Lagos, other state assemblies involved in speakership crisis<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

FG bars 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads beginning March 1st<\/p>\n

NECO expands examination accreditation to more schools in Equatorial Guinea<\/p>\n

Govt, community leaders urged to massively improve women farmers access to land<\/p>\n

Pro-Tinubu Group Lauds NUPRC Leadership, Komolafe for Driving PIA Reforms<\/p>\n

Abia State Media Should Stop Misleading Narratives on Deputy Speaker<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Medical fund dormant as bills choke Nigeria’s poor<\/p>\n

Prime office occupancy shrinks as developers rethink options<\/p>\n

PFAs tap private equities, infrastructure funds for high yields<\/p>\n

ECOWAS: Nigerian passport weakens as Mali, B. Faso, Niger withdraw<\/p>\n

Cost of living crisis persists amid N15trn FAAC payouts<\/p>\n

Nigeria depletes foreign reserves by $2bn YtD to $38.88bn<\/p>\n

Dangote’s net worth jumps to $23.9bn, ranks 86th richest globally<\/p>\n

Trump to introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips<\/p>\n

Credit to government declines to six-month low on ways and means’ halt<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s $34bn lithium reserves in demand amid global rush<\/p>\n

Credit to government declines to six-months low as ways and means halt<\/p>\n

Business confidence grows as reforms bear fruit<\/p>\n

DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

DSS Assembly Invasion: Is Lagos Gradually Losing It<\/p>\n

Legal Implications Of Data Privacy Amid Telecom Price Hikes In Nigeria<\/p>\n

Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding<\/p>\n

BREAKING: FG Bans 60,000 Litre Fuel Tankers From Plying Nigerian Roads Beginning March 1 -NMDPRA<\/p>\n

Save Immigration From Collapse, CLO Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

LG Crisis: Don’t Foist Chaos, Anarchy In Osun, Olajengbesi Warns FG, APC<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appoints Ismaila As Substantive Rector For NCAT<\/p>\n

NCIS Clears Air On Cooperative Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance, Validates USSD Certificates<\/p>\n

NSCDC Arrests 17 Suspects For Vandalising Telecom Power Installation In Yobe<\/p>\n

FG Advises Waterfront Property Owners To Abide By Law, Normalise Ownership<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump Sued Over Immigration, Refugee Funding<\/p>\n

Court Remands Five Suspects Over Murder Of Kwara Student<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appoints Ismaila Head Of NCAT<\/p>\n

US, Russia Agree To Restore Diplomatic Mission<\/p>\n

Lagos Residents Thwart Kidnapping Attempt As Police Launch Investigation<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Banditry: We\u2019ve discovered renewed attacks around Oyo, Ogbomoso, others \u2013 Oyo government<\/p>\n

Roads constructed under my administration \u2018II last 50 years \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: The fight over 2026, 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Ademola Lookman set to dump Atalanta<\/p>\n

Giroud loses $500k worth of jewelry in burglary<\/p>\n

Reps raise panel to investigate Osun political crisis<\/p>\n

Nigeria to amend digital asset rules to tax cryptocurrency transactions<\/p>\n

Brazil set to become OPEC member<\/p>\n

Crisis hits Benue assembly, 13 lawmakers suspended<\/p>\n

Nigerias Ademola Lookman set to dump Atalanta<\/p>\n

Giroud loses $500k worth of jewelry in burglary<\/p>\n

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