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4 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal
A professor of Political Science and former president of the International Political Science Association, Prof. Adele Jinadu, shares his thoughts with MUHAMMED LAWAL on the gale of defections of opposition figures to the ruling APCIn a recent memo, you and some stakeholders raised the alarm that Nigeria was heading towards a one-party system. What are your concerns?
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4 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal
The Olofin of Ado-Odo in Ogun State, Oba Olusola Lamidi-Osolo, has lauded the Federal Government for approving the reconstruction and expansion of the Atan-Ado-Odo/Ikoga road. In a statement by the Secretary to the Palace of Olofin Adimula, Kazeem Nasir, the monarch said the Federal Government’s intervention reignited hope, proving that with purposeful leadership, Nigeria could overcome its infrastructural challenges.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal |Solomon Odeniyi
At least four soldiers were feared killed and several military assets destroyed following an attack by terrorists suspected to be members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province/Boko Haram on the 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Buni Yadi, located in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal
The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has released the official list of qualified chairmanship aspirants for the July 12 local government elections. A total of 455 aspirants were screened, according to a document signed by the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, and the Secretary, Nurudeen Bamidele.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal |Gift Habib |Adeyinka Adedipe |Samuel Ese
An illustrative image of a press man. Photo generated using AI The Federal Government, governors, and other stakeholders have called for a free and independent media to strengthen democracy and promote accountability. The call was made in commemoration of the 2025 World Press Freedom Day.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, a youth group, the Imole Grassroots Mobilisation Network, has passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Comprising over 30,000 youths across the state, the group pledged their loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party and Governor Adeleke at an event held in Ward 3, Ijebu-Ijesa, Oriade Local Government Area.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal
Birch Freeman Old Boys Association The Birch Freeman Old Boys Association has disclosed plans to hold an election following the resolution of a leadership crisis that had threatened the unity of the group. According to a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH, the election is scheduled to take place on November 22, 2025, with participation and oversight from the Lagos State Ministry of Education.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training has commenced a capacity-building programme for public servants. The training, scheduled to run through mid-May 2025 at various centres in Ikeja, includes a series of workshops aimed at strengthening the capacity of the state’s workforce and equipping them for the evolving demands of public service.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal
The President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Victor Alonge, has invited estate surveyors and valuers across the world to participate in the 55th National Annual Conference and AGM of the institution. The conference will be held between May 5 and 10, 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal |Onozure Dania
Andrew Ominikoron and late Oluwabamise Ayanwola. The family of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, who was murdered by a Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, has called on the government to arrest all accomplices involved in their daughter’s death. Justice Sherifat Sonaike of a Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square on Friday convicted and sentenced Ominikoron to death by hanging for Ayanwola’s death.
