The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, has said the private sector cannot independently address the state’s housing crisis, urging the government to take a leading role in providing affordable accommodation. Doherty made the remarks during the...
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The Federal Government has set December 3, 2026, for the inauguration of key sections of two major railway projects in Northern Nigeria as the Bola Tinubu administration intensifies efforts to expand the country’s rail infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-dec...
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The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Deji Doherty, has said his administration would rent houses and make them available to interested residents, as part of efforts to address the rising cost of accommodation. Read More: https://punchng.com/well...
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Mr Fatai urged political parties to cooperate with the command to ensure that political activities across the state are conducted peacefully. The post Lagos police ask political parties to notify command ahead of 2027 rallies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The governor particularly applauded the DSS Director-General for providing critical intelligence and sophisticated security equipment that aided the tracking of the kidnappers The post Abiodun commends DSS, Police for rescuing kidnap victims, vows Ogun won’t be criminals’ safe ha...
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By Steve Oko UMUAHIA—Former member of the House of Representatives, Uko Nkole, has predicted a landslide victory for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, in the 2027 general elections. Nkole, who is the NDC senatorial candidate for Abia N...
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO – The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has called on Muslims across Nigeria to search for the new crescent moon of Jumada Assaniya 1448AH on Monday, November 9, 2026. The directive was contained in a statement dated November 8, 2026, signed by Profess...
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…Says decision can jeopardise academic future of more than 21,000 students The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) Centre Managers’ Forum has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to review the cancellation of the institute’s programmes ...
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Beyond waste management, the candidates faced questions about their political histories and whether their experience prepared them to govern Lagos. The post Lagos governorship candidates clash over waste management, defend political records appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
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The Emir was the guest of honour at the commissioning of the rebuilt and equipped Zawiyya Mosque and Islamiyya School in Gusau. The post I’m impressed with Gov Lawal’s performance in Zamfara, says Emir of Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to deploy 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to move one million passengers daily as part of plans to ease transportation challenges in the state. Hamzat, the incumbe...
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Lagos State Deputy Governor and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Obafemi Hamzat, has said the state government implemented several recommendations of the judicial panel set up to investigate the October 20, 2020 Lekki tollgate incident. Read More: https://...
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The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has challenged Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat over his comments on the 2020 #EndSARS protests. Read More: https://punchng.com/rhodes-vivour-tackles-hamzat-over-endsars-tear-gas-incid...
