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Ships Out First Crude Cargo on Delta Tanker to Europe FG: 75,000 of 3.2m Electricity Meters for Delivery in April, 200,000 Units in MayShettima: Tinubu’s Bold Vision Will Transform Nigeria into Vibrant, Prosperous Nation Adeleke to Attend Investment Summit and Commonwealth Trade & Investment Forum in LondonMedical, Dental Consultants Link ‘Rumblings’ in DUFUTH to Unhealthy Rivalry, Proffer Lasting SolutionsUmahi Inspects Third Mainland, Eko, Carter Bridges,  Warns Against Illegal Dredging In Line with ICAO Recommendation, FAAN Upgrades Security Infrastructure at Nation’s AirportsSolid Minerals Sector: Senate Pledges Legislative Support for Chinese Firms Investing $1bn  FG Flags Off 3m Scf CNG Plant in A’Ibom, to Leverage Gas for IndustrialisationIndia-bound Siblings Arrested with Cocaine at Lagos AirportPolice Withdraw Sanusi’s Invitation for Questioning in Abuja After Public OutcryUS Law Professor Urges Tinubu to Rescind Fubara’s Suspension Otti Urges Abure-led LP Faction to Accept 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Round-Up: Edo lynching, Wike collapse, Putin assassination, other top claims verified this week

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