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With just nine days to the inauguration of the incoming 10th National Assembly, lobbying for the selection process of principal officers have intensified,

President Bola Tinubu has scheduled meetings with lawmakers-elect of the National Assembly from opposition political parties for Monday over the intensifying leadership tussle. The meeting is expected to be attended by opposition senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), among other opposition parties at the State House in Abuja between 3 pm and 5 pm.

Tinubu is expected to convince the lawmakers-elect to support the decision of his party, APC, to endorse Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas for Senate Presidency and House Speakership respectively. | Pulse Nigeria

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this on Sunday.

Nigerias president has withdrawn the countrys national teams from international competition for two years, putting the country in violation of FIBAs rules and at risk of a ban.

Fiba said in a statement that Nigeria's withdrawal was in breach of Article 9.7 of its General Statutes.

Kogi United Football Club overcame a resilient Jigawa Golden Stars 1-0 on Saturday at the Lokoja Confluence Stadium to record their first maximum points

Mr Shehu says any visitor to the villa must pass through the same process of regulation.

Every visitor would be required to compulsorily take the test free of charge at the entrance gates of the Villa.

PDP NYM said the outbreak of the virus at the Villa is a warning to the Buhari-led administration to learn how to respect the law.