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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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