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No political will to tackle Lagos agberos — Doherty
The Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, has accused successive governments of lacking the political will to address the activities of transport operators popularly known as agberos in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-polit...
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Lagos NDC gov candidate promises free education, 150,000 housing units
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Funso Doherty, has promised to make education genuinely free in public schools and provide 150,000 affordable housing units if elected governor in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-ndc-gov-candida...
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Major shakeup in Nigerian Air Force, 67 senior officers redeployed
The affected officers, all holding the rank of air vice marshal (AVM), have been posted to various positions at the NAF headquarters, operational commands, Defence Headquarters, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), insurgency-ravaged North-east theatre and other mi...
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2027: Makinde backs state police, vows security overhaul
By Golok Nanmwa JOS – Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has backed the establishment of state police, pledging to decentralise Nigeria’s security architecture if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Maki...
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Hamzat pledges affordable housing, better transport
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to expand the state’s transportation infrastructure and introduce long-term mortgage arrangements to make housing more affordable for residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat...
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Boko Haram fighter surrenders to troops in Borno
A 20-year-old Boko Haram fighter has surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the fighter, identified as Bakura Abubakar, surrendered at about 6:05 am on November 6, 2026, to troops of 202 Battalion, 21 Special Armoured...
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Lagos to enforce one-year rent rule — Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, says the state government plans to enforce the one-year rent payment provision in its real estate law to prevent landlords from demanding two or three years’ rent in advance. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-enforce-one-year-ren...
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Lagos 2027: PDP’s Deji Doherty Defends Alliance With Wike, Tinubu
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Adedeji Doherty, has defended his political relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, despite the latter’s support for President Bola Tinubu of the All Progr...
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Lagos PDP gov candidate promises power rebates, cheaper housing
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Deji Doherty, has pledge to provide electricity cost relief to residents and businesses through rebates and measures to make housing more affordable if elected governor. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pdp-g...
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[VIDEO] Lagos Candidates Disagree On Flooding, Traffic, Housing, Education At Governorship Debate
Four candidates contesting the 2027 Lagos State governorship election have presented different approaches to tackling the state’s challenges of flooding, traffic congestion, housing, and education, with promises ranging from technology-driven environmental solutions and exp...