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Reps to investigate NNPC’s $2.26bn debt

04.11.2024
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives on Monday, constituted two sub-committees to ascertain the state of indebtedness of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other players in the oil and gas industry to the Federation Account. The committees are also expected to analyse the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s Remitta records. The...
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FG vows to use dams for flood control, crop irrigation

04.11.2024
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun, has assured the public of the government’s commitment to maximising dam utilisation for irrigation and flood prevention purposes across the country. Terlumun stated this during an evaluation visit to Shagari Dam in Sokoto State on Monday, as part of a broader review of dams in Nigeria....
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Technical fault forces Air Peace plane back to Edo

04.11.2024
An Air Peace flight from Benin to Abuja on Monday returned to base due to a technical issue with the aircraft. The airline disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Ejike Ndulio. Ndulio stated that the decision to return to base was a safety measure taken by the airline. According to the statement,...
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Lagos taskforce impounds 70 motorcycles

04.11.2024
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement unit, also known as Taskforce, on Monday, confiscated no fewer than 70 motorcycles violating the ban on commercial motorcycles in some parts of the state. The Director of Public Affairs of the agency, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Monday,...
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Pandemic accord deal in sight as talks resume

04.11.2024
Countries reconvened on Monday to work towards finalising a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics, with the recent outbreaks of mpox, Marburg, and H5N1 adding fresh urgency to reach a deal. After over two years of negotiations, there is optimism for completing an accord by 15 November, though key elements—such as sharing pathogens and...
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EPL: Arsenal confirms Edu Gaspar’s resignation as sporting director

04.11.2024
Arsenal FC has confirmed the resignation of Edu Gaspar as Sporting Director in an official statement released on Monday evening, titled “Edu Gaspar Resigns as Sporting Director.” The announcement follows earlier speculation reported by PUNCH Online and other outlets suggesting the Brazilian’s departure. Edu, a celebrated member of Arsenal’s “Invincibles,” first returned to the club...
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Kano commissioner denies assault, dares doctors

04.11.2024
The Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Amina Abdullahi HOD, has dared the Nigerian Medical Association in the state to proceed on strike, as she was accused of assaulting a female doctor. In a telephone interview with our correspondent on Monday, Abdullahi denied insulting the doctor after the NMA called for her dismissal over an...
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Nigeria committed to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint – Keyamo

04.11.2024
The Federal Government is taking significant steps to improve the aviation sector by developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Low Carbon Aviation Fuel and other cleaner energy sources. The aviation sector is collaborating with the European Aviation Safety Agency to adopt sustainable aviation fuel and other cleaner energy sources. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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