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The Federal Government has approved the modernisation and upgrade of four ports outside Lagos, alongside the development of six deep seaports The post FG approves upgrades for four ports, six new deep seaports appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, on Sunday attended the NPFL match between Ikorodu City and Enugu Rangers in Lagos Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-peter-obi-watches-ikorodu-city-beat-rangers-2-0-in-lagos/...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — BARRING any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday, September 29, ending a four-week working vacation in Europe. Upon his return, the President is scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversa...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 84 vehicles for various traffic infractions during an enforcement operation in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/lastma-impounds-84-vehicles-overcomes-resistance-attacks/...
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has described the state’s perennial traffic congestion as a “lifestyle” that has become part of the identity of the megacity. Hamzat spoke on Saturday at Podfest Naija, a gathering of storytellers and creatives, where he discussed how ...
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform Nigeria’s youthful population into a globally competitive workforce, targeting 10 million globally certified Nigerians and one million export-linked jobs by 2030 under its National Talent Export Progra...
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive modernisation and upgrade programme for the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetol...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles for various traffic offences during a comprehensive enforcement operation across identified traffic flashpoints in the state. The exercise, conducte...
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has led tributes following the death of Lagos grassroots leader, Chief Taoreed Faronbi, fondly known as Baba Alado. Faronbi died in the ea...
Kano State has ranked first in the 2026 National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO), with 74,413 candidates that obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. The result showed that Lagos emerged second with 72,496 candidates and Oyo came third wi...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during a weekend crackdown on one-way driving, illegal garages and other traffic offences across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu. A statement by the agency said ...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s bid for the presidency in 2027 as a “desperate last attempt” to occupy Nigeria’s highest political office. The party’s reaction followed Atiku’...
By Udeme Akpan & Mariam Eko Oil marketers have begun cutting the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, with MRS reducing its price in Lagos and environs by N20 per litre to N1,350 from N1,370. Checks by Vanguard showed that some independent oil marketers...
Prominent Lagos socialite and transport union figure, Chief Taoreed Faronbi, popularly known as Baba Alado, has died at the age of 83 in Mushin. Read More: https://punchng.com/mc-oluomo-others-mourn-as-mushin-strongman-baba-alado-dies/...
Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, says the state’s heavy traffic has become a major driver for the creative industry and content consumption. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-traffic-fuels-creative-industry-content-consumption-hamzat/...
By Ayo Onikoyi Content creator and actor, Isbae U, has revealed that he was scared of interviewing prominent personalities who were much older than him, including veteran actor Pete Edochie and former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Isbae U made this known as a guest on The Morayo S...
• Joins subsidy debate, says petrol can sell at N200 • Insists ‘Lagos-Calabar Highway is fancy road, we don’t need it now’ By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor “President Tinubu is my friend. But I disagree with the direction he’s taking Nigeria. Even within a family, we all do...
Ikorodu City host champions Enugu Rangers at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, looking to improve their form against a team unbeaten in their last four matches. Read More: https://punchng.com/oga-boys-face-stern-test-against-champions/...
Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri, and the Lagos APC have congratulated APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, on his conferment as a Fellow of the CIPM. Read More: https://punchng.com/diri-lagos-apc-hail-basiru-over-award/...
A colloquium convened by Adeola Layeni-Dawodu in Lagos has called for a more intellectually grounded approach to political participation in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/layeni-dawodu-colloquium-seeks-intellectual-approach-to-public-engagement/...
Nigerian entertainers and filmmakers gathered in Lagos for the unveiling of Bebuzee, a new all-in-one digital platform for social networking and streaming. Read More: https://punchng.com/celebrities-light-up-bebuzee-app-unveiling/...
Barau FC maintained their unbeaten start to the NPFL season after a 1-1 draw with Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/leaders-extend-unbeaten-run-after-lagos-draw/...
Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest movie screening, with over 51,000 people watching the film ‘Black Market’ in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-51000-person-movie-screening-in-lagos/...
The Lagos APC and Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri, have congratulated APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, on his CIPM fellowship conferment in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-apc-hails-partys-national-secretary-on-fellowship-honour/...
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, says he has never betrayed the confidence President Tinubu placed in him. Gbajabiamila spoke on Saturday at his 2026 Mega Empowerment Programme at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. He also addressed allegations ag...
The Lagos State Task Force has denied allegations that its officials stopped a motorist over a ‘TRD 4×4 Sport Tacoma’ inscription on his vehicle. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-task-force-denies-stopping-driver-over-vehicle-inscription/...
