{
  "id": 385220,
  "title": "PRP chieftain faults Donald Duke over Lagos-Calabar coastal highway comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/prp-chieftain-faults-donald-duke-over-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T15:30:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/prp-chieftain-faults-donald-duke-over-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-comment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yakubu Kingsley, a chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party, has criticized former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke for disparaging the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Kingsley, challenging the May 25 primary that placed Duke as the party's presidential candidate, urged for constructive criticism in opposition politics, rather than outright rejection of government policies and projects. He commended the highway's potential to enhance transportation and economic connectivity, while acknowledging the need for scrutiny regarding cost, financing, and other factors. Kingsley emphasized that the PRP should acknowledge positive government initiatives while pointing out areas needing improvement, instead of solely criticizing for political gain.",
  "summary": "A PRP chieftain criticizes Donald Duke’s comments on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, advocating for constructive opposition and acknowledging the projec Read More: https://punchng.com/prp-chieftain-faults-donald-duke-over-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-comment/",
  "key_points": [
    "Yakubu Kingsley, PRP chieftain, faults Donald Duke's criticism of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.",
    "Duke was PRP's presidential candidate after May 25 primary.",
    "Kingsley advocates constructive criticism over outright rejection of government projects."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "PRP chieftain faults Donald Duke over Lagos-Calabar coastal highway comment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/prp-chieftain-faults-donald-duke-over-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-386341",
        "published": "2026-08-09T15:46:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigerian Govt unveils guards to protect Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/nigerian-govt-unveils-guards-to-protect-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway",
        "published": "2026-08-09T19:37:24.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}