Independence Anniversary: Governor pardons inmates, commutes death sentences
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary Caleb Mutfwang
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We won’t force anybody to join Islam — Sultan
By Luminous Jannamike The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday said nobody should be forced to embrace Islam, urging Muslims to respect the rights and freedoms of people of ot...
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Nigeria @ 66: Aiyedatiwa calls for joint efforts on nation building
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on citizens to join the government in building a stronger nation as Nigeria marks its 66th anniversary. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-66-aiyedatiwa-calls-for-joint-efforts-on-nation-building/...
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Turkey: They’re very good – Emmanuel Emenike singles out three Nigerian players
Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has singled out three “very good” Nigerian footballers he closely follows in the Turkish league. The players are Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen, Amedspor’s Gift Orban and Bursaspor’s Kelechi Iheanacho. Emenike, who played for Turkish Sup...
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Nigeria @66: Soludo renews government commitment to lowering cost of living
By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has highlighted the government’s renewed commitment to lowering the cost of living by prioritizing agricultural mechanization, boosting food production, expanding vital infrastructure and ensuring that economic ...
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VIDEO: My Vision Is To Make Commuting Faster For Lagosians – Hamzat
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, says his vision is to reduce the time Lagos residents spend travelling from their homes to their places of work or business. Lagos has long ...
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2027: Tinubu too desperate to remain in power – US firm
A United States advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is too desperate to remain in power. Von Batten-Montague-York made the allegation in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Thursday. This comes as Nigeria prepares for its 202...
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Navy rescues two kidnap victims in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy has rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered stolen outboard engines during an operation against sea robbers in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-rescues-two-kidnap-victims-in-akwa-ibom/...
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Three Nigerian universities make top 1,000 in world universities ranking
The development represents an improvement from the 2026 ranking, when two Nigerian universities, UI and UNILAG made the top 1,000. The post Three Nigerian universities make top 1,000 in world universities ranking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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[VIDEO] Lagos 2027: PDP’s Doherty Promises Better Business Environment
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adedeji Doherty, has promised to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive if elected. Doherty said his administration would prioritise access to electricity and reduce what he described a...
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October 1: Nigeria is rich, yet her citizens are poor – Kwankwaso
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has lamented that Nigeria is a very wealthy country but its citizens are poor. Kwankwaso said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday as the country marked its 66th I...
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[VIDEO] I Will Make Education, Books In Lagos Entirely Free In My First 100 Days — NDC’s Doherty
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos, Funso Doherty, has promised free education and textbooks as part of his plans in the first 100 days if he emerges as governor of the state in the 2027 election. Doherty spoke on Thursday during a specia...
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Nigeria at 66: Aiyedatiwa seeks violence-free poll in 2027
The governor warned that political differences must never destroy the bonds that unite citizens as families, neighbours and fellow Nigerians. Aiyedatiwa stated this while delivering an address to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa...