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Ganduje Defends Morka On Alleged Threat To Life Against Obi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has defended the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka on the allegations of threat to life by the former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi. Ganduje, who defended Morka in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday said Obi’s allegation of threat to life was...
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FX utilisation dips on lower invisible transactions

The demand for foreign exchange in the third quarter of 2024 dropped primarily due to a significant decline in invisible transactions. This was indicated in the latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin published by the Central Bank of Nigeria on its website. Invisible transactions are non-physical transactions, such as school fees, student maintenance allowances, medical, and other...
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Okitipupa Oil Palm owner acquires four new mills

Pink Nominee Ltd, the new core investor of Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc, has commenced a modernisation drive in the company with the acquisition of four new state-of-the-art mills. These new mills were acquired several decades after the first and second mills were installed, and they would be installed at the Ikoya, Apoi, Ilutitun, and Iyansan...
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New Record Label, Age, Net Worth And Songs

Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born on January 13, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria. He was signed to YBNL Nation on February 2022, a record label founded by the legendary Olamide, Asake has rapidly become one of the most influential and innovative artists in the Nigerian music scene, captivating...
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Peter Obi Speaks On Alleged Arrest

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Wednesday reacted to the news of his arrest circulating online. Speaking on the purported report, Obi described the reports as fake, saying it emanated from rumour-mongers to distract the citizens from focusing on critical issues affecting the country. He...
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10 events that shaped aviation industry in 2024

In the last twelve months, the aviation industry, just like many other sectors of the country, experienced different events that shaped 2024. Leaders and stakeholders continue to strive to put situations into perspective in a flourishing aviation sector. OLASUNKANMI AKINLOTAN writes. The aviation industry in the year 2024 experienced its high and low moments, from...
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NCDC Moves To Address HMPV Amid Global Concerns

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC ) says it is committed to safeguarding public health following reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China and other regions. Director-General Jide Idris said this in a statement on Tuesday. The HMPV outbreak has overwhelmed hospitals in China, sparking global concern. Videos circulating on...
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MDAs spent N22bn on solar installations in 2024

Federal ministries, departments, and agencies collectively spent a total of N22,782,065,914.14 on various solar power installations across Nigeria in 2024, according to records accessed by The PUNCH on BudgIT’s accountability platform, GovSpend on Monday. The expenditures, aimed at boosting rural electrification, street lighting, and infrastructure upgrades, were distributed across multiple projects. Below is a breakdown...
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