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DAILY TRUST

* Kano-Kaduna Rail Project: You Must Utilise Local Materials, Amaechi Tells CCECC

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has asked the contractor handling the Kano-Kaduna rail project to utilise local labour and source a significant quantity...

* Bandits Set Security Base Ablaze, Impound Military Vehicle In Niger.

Community Secondary School, Allawa in Shororo Local Government Area of Niger State has been reportedly set ablaze by bandits who invaded the community around midnight Thursday.

* Day With Dwellers Of Urban Slums

Millions of Nigerians live in slums in many state capitals without basic necessities of life despite their closeness to the seat of power. Findings...

* We’ll Sustain Social Safety Nets For The Poor, Vulnerable — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the poor and the vulnerable in Nigeria will continue to enjoy social safety nets as they remain the top priority for protection and lifting from the poverty cycle.

Source:Daily Trust

THE NATION

* Constitution review report ready end of February, says Omo-Agege•

Lawmakers to effect 55 amendments in 1999 constitution

* Jibrin: 14 governors backing Tinubu’s presidency bid

* Osinbajo, Gowon, Jonathan governors present as Shonekan laid to rest

* Funding may delay completion of Kano-Kaduna railway project —Amaechi

* CITN, ICSAN, others kick against ICAN Amendment Bill

* 25 ISWAP terrorists drown in Borno military attack•Gunmen kill 11, injure many in Southern Kaduna •Bandits set security camp ablaze, ransack armoury in Niger

Source:The Nation

THISDAY

Anyim Consults with Gani Adams, Bode George, Ayo Adebanjo

Power Generation Crashes By Alarming 630MW as Fire Outbreak Forces Lagos Egbin Plant to Suspend Operation

US Identifies Bad Governance, Corruption as Motivations for Coups in Africa

Buhari at AU Summit, Reiterates Commitment to Poverty Alleviation, Access to Education

Zamfara Lawmakers Move to Impeach Deputy Governor Over Alleged Corruption

Court Strikes out AMCON’s N8.2bn Suit against Zenith Bank

Source:Thisday

THE SUN

* Tottenham plots fresh N39bn Osimhen move appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

A fresh bid has emerged for Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen. According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur is planning a summer move for Napoli star after an approach was rejected in the January transfer window. Osimhen was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur before his switch to Napoli and signing him could be a...

* Gunmen invade military camp in Niger.

* Dangote-I wont watch World Cup if Nigeria fails to qualify.

* NPFL threatens to expel Heartland after Feb.18 deadline

Source:The Sun

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On Saturday night, the starboy 'himself' Wizkid, held a music concert in Lagos. Wizkid and Olamide, Nigeria's mega music superstars, thrilled fans to a fantastic concert in Lagos. The concert as part of a music world tour by Wizkid, featured the likes of Olamide, Fireboy and Lojay. Their performance at the concert was electrifying. Olamide and Wizkid, performed songs, they did together in the past, their old songs. Thereby, settling rumours of 'bad blood' between the two as perceived by fans. Wizkid appreciated Olamide and reminisced on old times when they were still struggling. He said: “We’ve come so far from that life, I remember when we did that song ‘Omo Toh Shan’. “We thank God for our lives my brother.” The latest music sensation known as 'Portable', also performed. He was sprayed with foreign currency by Wizkid as he performed on stage with Olamide. They all gave a spectacular performance for the night. 'Portable' is known for his hit son...

Breaking: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Campaign DG Has Left The All Progressive Congress, APC.

Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Campaign Director General of APC frontline presidential aspirant, Ahmed Tinubu, has left the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. He made his decision known via his Twitter handle. He tweeted, “I have done my best for APC. Its time to move on. I will announce my new political party within the next 24 hours insha Allah. I will make a formal statement in due course. Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin.” Jubril in the last weeks aggressively campaigned for Tinubu. On several platforms, he asserted his position on a Southern presidency. During an interview with Arise Television, Jubril made the following remark, “I don’t think APC will try to toy around with that matter. I believe confidently that the Presidency is going to the Southern part and, when it goes there, Asiwaju stands out clearly in terms of experience, pedigree and competence and most importantly, the ability to win the election. His gap is quite huge more than anybody else". "Well 24 hou...

Attahiru Jega - ASUU Strike Turned Into A Personal Quarrel

Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has accused Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, of taking the industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) personal and turning it into a private dispute. Speaking on Tuesday during a programme on Arise TV, Jega said Ngige is creating more problems than solutions. He alleges that Ngige is having a personal quarrel with the minister of education and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Jega said; "Unfortunately, right now, the minister of labour is not helping matters. He has turned this into a personal quarrel between him and the minister of education on one hand and between himself and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on the other. “While many other people are trying to find a way of addressing this situation so that students can go back to school and ASUU can go back to work, he is busy creating challenges. “He now took the matte...

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