By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence joint enforcement of compulsory identification badges and other regulatory requirements for commercial bus operators, popularly known as Danfo drivers and conductors, to strengthen commuter safety and accounta...
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He spoke amid allegations that his support for President Tinubu and his administration stems from their shared Yoruba heritage, despite the country's worsening situation. The post ‘I didn’t protest against Jonathan’ — Adeboye clarifies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria must either increase the Federal Government's share of national revenue or transfer some of its responsibilities to state governments to address its persistent fiscal challenges, according to Samson Esemuede, Chief Investment Officer at Zrosk Investment Management Ltd. Th...
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The Ogun State Police Command has killed one suspected armed robber during a gun battle in Ota, recovering two vehicles, two pistols, and other stolen item Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-robbery-suspect-in-ogun-recover-two-vehicles/...
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Nigeria’s technology market is usually described by its problems, from unreliable infrastructure to a volatile economy. Dotun Daniel Adekunle, OPay’s chief operating officer and chief technology officer, argues that the country’s most durable companies are the ones built to survi...
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*Decries poor pay, job insecurity, no welfare protection for Nigerian journalists By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has identified inflation, the cost of living, the value of the naira, transportation, housing and workers’ purchasing power a...
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Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni, has lambasted Nigerian politicians over what he described as their intolerance for truth and celebration of failure as leadership. Rufai spoke while responding to criticisms of his journalistic style, calling out the political class for, according ...
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The Nigeria Debate Consortium, a group of five media houses, has scheduled the Lagos State governorship debate for Sunday, November 8, 2026, ahead of the 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-five-media-houses-to-hold-lagos-governorship-debate-november-8/...
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Nnamdi Kanu's continued detention has caused more damage to the Nigerian government than to Kanu himself, the IPOB leader's brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, has said. Prince Emmanuel, who made the assertion in a post on his Facebook page on Sunday, said Kanu's incarceration has bec...
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The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a night robbery operation in Ota, neutralising an armed robbery suspect and recovering two vehicles and a cache of stolen property. The operation was carried out by operatives of Onipanu Division, under Ota Area Command, in the early hours...
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By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Europe-based Nigerian businessmen who allegedly ingested 200 wraps of cocaine in an attempt to smuggle the drugs from Abuja to Paris, France. The agency also arrested a woman with 266 rounds of ...
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LAGOS — The Nigeria Debate Consortium has fixed November 8, 2026, for a governorship debate involving candidates contesting the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The debate, scheduled for 7 p.m., will hold at The Hub by IALA, House of His Glory, Plot 18, Providence Road, be...
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LAGOS — The Nigeria Debate Consortium has fixed November 8, 2026, for a governorship debate involving candidates contesting the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The debate, scheduled for 7 p.m., will hold at The Hub by IALA, House of His Glory, Plot 18, Providence Road, be...
