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- January 2, 2025
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140 FCT cops killed, N409m recovered from criminals in 2024 – Police
A total of 140 operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command were killed on duty while the sum of N409,992,000 was recovered from criminals during various operations in 2024, PUNCH Metro has learnt. A breakdown of the recovered sum, according to the command’s scorecard made available to journalists on Wednesday by the spokesperson, Josephine
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A total of 140 operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command were killed on duty while the sum of N409,992,000 was recovered from criminals during various operations in 2024, PUNCH Metro has learnt. A breakdown of the recovered sum, according to the command’s scorecard made available to journalists on Wednesday by the spokesperson, Josephine
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- January 2, 2025
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Yuletide: Lawmaker seeks revival of cultural heritage to promote unity
The House of Representatives member representing Akwanga, Nasarawa-Eggon and Wamba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Jeremiah Umaru, has called for the rejuvenation of cultural heritage to promote unity, culture…
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- January 2, 2025
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Nigerian businesses need complete reforms, not short-term relief – NECA DG
In this interview with HENRY FALAIYE, Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, speaks on the Nigerian economy, inflation, unemployment and pensions How would you assess the effectiveness of current government economic policies in fostering private sector growth and employment generation in Nigeria? It is a mix of blessings and challenges. On one
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In this interview with HENRY FALAIYE, Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, speaks on the Nigerian economy, inflation, unemployment and pensions How would you assess the effectiveness of current government economic policies in fostering private sector growth and employment generation in Nigeria? It is a mix of blessings and challenges. On one
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- January 2, 2025
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Tinubu’s tax reform will destroy Nigeria’s unity – Kano gov
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday, declared his opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms, asserting that it is “inimical to the unity of the country”. Yusuf, represented by his Deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, declared the government’s position during the 2025 celebration held at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre. The deputy
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The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday, declared his opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms, asserting that it is “inimical to the unity of the country”. Yusuf, represented by his Deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, declared the government’s position during the 2025 celebration held at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre. The deputy
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- January 2, 2025
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Almajiri commission to mop up out-of-school children
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education plans to establish state offices across the 36 states of the federation to decentralise its operations in 2025. This is as the Federal Government has proposed a budget of N50,895,922,098 to support out-of-school children in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The Ministry of Education budgeted N50bn for
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The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education plans to establish state offices across the 36 states of the federation to decentralise its operations in 2025. This is as the Federal Government has proposed a budget of N50,895,922,098 to support out-of-school children in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The Ministry of Education budgeted N50bn for
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- January 2, 2025
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Naira defies CBN’s forex reforms, tumbled 41% in 2024
The official exchange rate between the naira and the United States dollar ended in 2024 at N1,535/$, an analysis of data from the Central Bank of Nigeria has shown. This was a 40.9 per cent depreciation over the year when compared to the official rate at the close of 2023, which stood at N907.11/$. The
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The official exchange rate between the naira and the United States dollar ended in 2024 at N1,535/$, an analysis of data from the Central Bank of Nigeria has shown. This was a 40.9 per cent depreciation over the year when compared to the official rate at the close of 2023, which stood at N907.11/$. The
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- January 2, 2025
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Lagos Liga fetes players, unveil Metamo Naija Cup
Organisers of the just-concluded Lagos Liga football tournament, Metamo Sports, have announced a new tournament tagged the Metamo Naija Cup 2025, which will run separately from the N50m winner-take-all all tournament in 2025. The seven-aside Lagos Liga non-professional football tournament ended last Friday, December 27, 2024 and was won by Abuja-based Primal Sporting FC who
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Organisers of the just-concluded Lagos Liga football tournament, Metamo Sports, have announced a new tournament tagged the Metamo Naija Cup 2025, which will run separately from the N50m winner-take-all all tournament in 2025. The seven-aside Lagos Liga non-professional football tournament ended last Friday, December 27, 2024 and was won by Abuja-based Primal Sporting FC who
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- January 2, 2025
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Nigerian stars in Europe’s winter transfer market
The January transfer window has opened with several Nigerian stars at the heart of potential blockbuster moves across Europe’s top leagues. From Manchester United’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen to Arsenal’s interest in African Footballer of The Year Ademola Lookman, PUNCH Sports Extra’s PETER AKINBO examines the situations of Super Eagles players who could be on
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The January transfer window has opened with several Nigerian stars at the heart of potential blockbuster moves across Europe’s top leagues. From Manchester United’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen to Arsenal’s interest in African Footballer of The Year Ademola Lookman, PUNCH Sports Extra’s PETER AKINBO examines the situations of Super Eagles players who could be on
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- January 2, 2025
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Tinubu urged to intervene in Lagos-Calabar road crisis
The Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Estate, Stella Okengwu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road diversion crisis, citing its adverse impact on the larger economy. Okengwu raised concerns over the lingering issue, which she said had jeopardised investments worth millions of naira in the Okun Ajah axis
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The Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Estate, Stella Okengwu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road diversion crisis, citing its adverse impact on the larger economy. Okengwu raised concerns over the lingering issue, which she said had jeopardised investments worth millions of naira in the Okun Ajah axis
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- January 2, 2025
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Battle of The Ages: Agboola claims national boxing title
The Battle of The Ages fight night delivered an action-packed evening of boxing featuring knockouts and a title change at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ibadan-based Durotimi Agboola claimed the National super-bantamweight title with a fourth-round knockout of Sulaimon Ahmed in one of the night’s biggest upsets. The
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The Battle of The Ages fight night delivered an action-packed evening of boxing featuring knockouts and a title change at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ibadan-based Durotimi Agboola claimed the National super-bantamweight title with a fourth-round knockout of Sulaimon Ahmed in one of the night’s biggest upsets. The
