Written by 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 expanded public transportation to affordable homes and free education. The candidates — Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), … Continue reading “[VIDEO] Lagos Candidates Disagree On Flooding, Traffic, Housing, Education At Governorship Debate”
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 Progressives Congress (APC). Doherty said Wike’s position in the APC-led Federal Government does not … Continue reading “Lagos 2027: PDP’s Deji Doherty Defends Alliance With Wike, Tinubu”
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos State, Funsho Doherty, has blamed the persistence of the agbero system in the state on a lack of political will by successive administrations to reform the transport sector. Agberos are transport touts who collect money from commercial bus drivers and other transport operators … Continue reading “No Political Will To Deal With Agberos In Lagos, Says NDC’s Funsho Doherty”
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to deploy 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to move one million passengers daily as part of plans to ease transportation challenges in the state. Hamzat, the incumbent Deputy Governor, also disclosed plans to expand water transportation with 77 … Continue reading “2027 Elections: Lagos APC Candidate Hamzat Promises 4,000 CNG Buses, 77 Electric Ferries”
Manchester United twice came from two goals down to salvage a remarkable 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday and potentially save manager Michael Carrick’s job. Goals in stoppage time from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a point, but United will spend a two-week international break in the relegation zone. Carrick’s team conceded … Continue reading “Man Utd Fight Back Twice To Rescue 4-4 Draw Against Villa”
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday condemned violence that has claimed the lives of children in Uruguay, one of South America’s wealthiest countries which has emerged as a new hub in the drug trade. Just three weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, the 71-year-old pontiff is on a 12-day tour of the continent where he … Continue reading “Pope Slams Violence, Child Deaths In Wealthy Uruguay”
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President received the news upon his return from campaign engagements in … Continue reading “Tinubu Congratulates Flamingos On Historic U-17 World Cup Victory”
The leader of the Israeli opposition bloc Gadi Eisenkot vowed on Saturday he would make every effort to form a new government, after President Isaac Herzog chose him for the task over incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Now is the time to form a national emergency government. I will do everything to ensure we are worthy,” … Continue reading “Israel: After Designation, Eisenkot Vows To ‘Do Everything’ To Form Government”
Nigeria’s Oluebube Umejiaku has won the adidas Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Umejiaku received the award after helping the Flamingos claim their first title with a 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat. The forward scored Nigeria’s second goal in the final, taking her tally … Continue reading “[FULL LIST] Umejiaku Wins Golden Ball At U-17 Women’s World Cup”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has inaugurated its 2027 State Campaign Council to coordinate the party’s activities and mobilise support ahead of the general elections. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abakaliki on Saturday, Governor Francis Nwifuru expressed confidence in the party’s prospects, saying his administration’s achievements in infrastructure and human … Continue reading “Ebonyi APC Inaugurates 2027 Campaign Council”