Police arrest OK Movement coordinator during Independence Day march in Uyo
The arrest has raised fresh questions about police powers, citizens’ right to peaceful assembly, and political freedom ahead of the 2027 elections.
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2027: Lagos NDC gov candidate pledges free education, healthcare if elected
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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2027: Shun vote-buying, money politics, violence – Ogun PDP’s Sowunmi-Kolapo tells Muslims
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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Akwa Ibom moves closer to having local supply hub for CNG
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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Imo police confirm abduction of prospective corps members travelling from Ibadan
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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Lagos governorship candidates speak on education, housing, healthcare, Yoruba cultural preservation, business protection plans
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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[VIDEO] There’s No Delay In Payment Of NELFUND — Education Minister
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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Tinubu attends premiere of MKO Abiola documentary in Lagos
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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Turkey: Osimhen nears return to training after injury
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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Nigeria @66: Chevron reaffirms commitment to partnership with Nigeria
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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Independence anniversary: Coalition worries over proposed electricity subsidy removal
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’s Honest Ahanor could still play for Nigeria after leaving Italy camp
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...
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Nigeria at 66: Your decisions today will shape future generations – Ogun CP tell Nigerians
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has said the decisions Nigerians make today will determine the future of generations yet unborn. Ojajuni stated this on Thursday at an Independence Day symposium organised by The International Friendship League (IFL...