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punchng.com > dikko-rejects-calls-for-nbbf-board-resignation

Dikko rejects calls for NBBF board resignation

4+ hour, 53+ min ago   (489+ words) File: NSC chair, Shehu Dikko Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has rejected calls for the Nigeria Basketball Federation board to resign following D’Tigress’ disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany. D’Tigress lost all…...

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punchng.com > nigeria-to-host-ghana-sierra-leone-in-cricket-tourney

Nigeria to host Ghana, Sierra Leone in cricket tourney

8+ hour, 32+ min ago   (263+ words) Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria A will go head-to-head in the Nigeria T20 Quadrangular Series from September 21 to 27, 2026, at the iconic TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria Cricket Federation announced the new tournament on Saturday…...

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punchng.com > npfl-sporting-thrash-inter-3-0-in-lagos-derby

NPFL: Sporting thrash Inter 3-0 in Lagos derby

7+ hour, 45+ min ago   (468+ words) Sporting Lagos claimed bragging rights in the first Lagos derby in the Nigeria Premier Football League since 2016 after they thrashed Inter Lagos 3-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports Sodiq Ayoade, Aliyu Baba and Valentine Ogwu…...

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punchng.com > lagos-moves-to-enforce-building-standards

Lagos moves to enforce building standards

7+ hour, 12+ min ago   (593+ words) General Manager of LASBCA, Gbaye Florence The Lagos State Building Control Agency has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that building construction activities across the state conform strictly to approved building plans, standards, specifications, and applicable building regulations. The General Manager…...

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punchng.com > dangote-petrol-price-rises-by-n185-in-three-weeks

Dangote petrol price rises by N185 in three weeks

9+ hour, 7+ min ago   (1215+ words) FILE: President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to increase the price of premium motor spirit (petrol) despite the international price of crude oil remaining below the level recorded during the earlier surge in March....

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punchng.com > lagos-seeks-improved-service-delivery-after-hospital-assessment

Lagos seeks improved service delivery after hospital assessment

8+ hour, 46+ min ago   (395+ words) The Lagos State Health Service Commission has inspected three public hospitals in Surulere, including ongoing reconstruction and expansion projects, as part of efforts to assess their capacity to deliver healthcare services to residents. The inspection was conducted last week by…...

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punchng.com > ogun-okays-major-infrastructure-projects-healthcare-expansion-others

Ogun approves new roads, hospitals, power projects

14+ hour, 30+ min ago   (385+ words) FILE: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a fresh package of infrastructure and economic development projects, including the reconstruction of major roads, construction of two general hospitals, a power-generation investment and the establishment of…...

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punchng.com > rivers-gives-commercial-drivers-ultimatum-to-paint-vehicles

Rivers gives commercial drivers ultimatum to paint vehicles

18+ hour, 30+ min ago   (339+ words) The Rivers State Ministry of Transport has given commercial transport operators in the state until October 31, 2026, to paint their vehicles in the approved state colours. The government said the measure was aimed at promoting public safety and making legitimate commercial…...

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punchng.com > navy-expands-grassroots-projects-in-gombe

Navy expands grassroots projects in Gombe

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (351+ words) The Nigerian Navy has expanded its Civil-Military Quick Intervention Projects across Gombe State, with the inauguration of a newly constructed and fully furnished five-bedroom lodge for National Youth Service Corps members and an upgraded dispensary at Malam Sidi in Kwami…...

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punchng.com > petrol-price-rises-in-abuja-as-dangote-increases-gantry-rate

Petrol price rises in Abuja as Dangote increases gantry rate

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (746+ words) Many filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory have continued to increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol. The latest adjustment followed an N85 increase in Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s gantry price, from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre, amid…...