{
  "id": 11270061,
  "title": "2027: Lagos NDC gov candidate pledges free education, healthcare if elected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/2027-lagos-ndc-gov-candidate-pledges-free-education-healthcare-if",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T20:16:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-lagos-ndc-gov-candidate-pledges-free-education-healthcare-if-elected/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Funso Doherty, the gubernatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Lagos State, has announced his intentions during a town hall meeting hosted by The Platform. If elected in 2027, Doherty pledges to provide free education and healthcare, as well as a daily nutritious meal for every child in public schools. The candidate aims to ensure that no child is denied education, emphasizing the importance of children as the future of the state. Additionally, Doherty plans to offer free transportation for students attending public schools and a comprehensive housing initiative, targeting the construction of approximately 150,000 units within his first term in office.",
  "summary": "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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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: Lagos NDC gov candidate pledges free education, healthcare if elected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/2027-lagos-ndc-gov-candidate-pledges-free-education-healthcare-if-11272564",
        "published": "2026-10-01T20:30:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Lagos governorship candidates speak on education, housing, healthcare, Yoruba cultural preservation, business protection plans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/lagos-governorship-candidates-speak-on-education-housing-healthcare",
        "published": "2026-10-01T20:47:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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