The Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, has stopped Jonathan Akuns from presenting himself as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election. Justice S.T. Ishaya issued the order on September 28 after considering an ex parte application filed by Al...
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Funso Doherty, the NDC governorship candidate for Lagos State, has pledged to provide free education and healthcare within his first 100 days if elected in Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lagos-ndc-gov-candidate-pledges-free-education-healthcare-if-elected/...
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The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Lateefat Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has urged Muslims in the state to shun vote-buying and violence and to actively participate in elections to elect morally upright leaders. Sowunmi-Kolapo said Musl...
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The 10 MMSCF/D mother station is expected to supply planned daughter stations and support CNG adoption across Akwa Ibom The post Akwa Ibom moves closer to having local supply hub for CNG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The abduction comes weeks after another highway attack in which corps members were among people abducted by gunmen in Kogi State. The post Imo police confirm abduction of prospective corps members travelling from Ibadan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The meeting, organised by The Platform Nigeria, brought together governorship candidates from different political parties to respond to questions from young Lagos residents. The post Lagos governorship candidates speak on education, housing, healthcare, Yoruba cultural preservati...
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The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, has refuted the claim over the delay in the administration of loans to students under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ahmad stated this during an interview on Generation Next: Youth, Power & The Future We Must Build,...
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The arrest has raised fresh questions about police powers, citizens’ right to peaceful assembly, and political freedom ahead of the 2027 elections. The post Police arrest OK Movement coordinator during Independence Day march in Uyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday attended the official launch and premiere of MKO, a documentary on the life and legacy of late Chief MKO Abiola. The premiere was held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos, ahead of the documentary’s nationwide ci...
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Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is expected to return to individual training before the end of this week following his injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s win over Istanbul Başakşehir last month. The Nigeria international has mi...
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As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, Chevron has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to partnership, investment and energy development. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-66-chevron-reaffirms-commitment-to-partnership-with-nigeria/...
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The Osun Civil Societies Coalition, OCSC, has expressed concern over the proposed phase-out of electricity subsidy from 2027, arguing that reliable electricity should also be affordable to ordinary Nigerians. The OCSC said removing the subsidy could place additional pressure on h...
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Crystal Palace defender, Honest Ahanor, has left the camp of the Italian national team after he was excluded from their squad for their forthcoming UEFA Nations League match against France. Ahanor, who was born in Aversa, Italy, is eligible to represent the Super Eagles through h...
