December PMI shows 51-point growth after two months contraction – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday released its Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for December 2024, revealing that economic read more December PMI shows 51-point growth after two months…

EPL: Man City confirm Kyle Walker’s loan to AC Milan

Manchester City have confirmed that England defender Kyle Walker has joined AC Milan on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season, pending international clearance. The 34-year-old England international leaves City after an illustrious seven-and-a-half-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. A club statement on Friday titled, “Walker Joins AC Milan on Loan,” revealed this. Since
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Manchester City have confirmed that England defender Kyle Walker has joined AC Milan on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season, pending international clearance. The 34-year-old England international leaves City after an illustrious seven-and-a-half-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. A club statement on Friday titled, “Walker Joins AC Milan on Loan,” revealed this. Since

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FG to cultivate 500-hectare farm for Benue IDPs

The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons in Benue. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs. The minister said that the Federal Government,
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The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons in Benue. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs. The minister said that the Federal Government,

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FG to cultivate 500-hectare farm for Benue IDPs

The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons in Benue. Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs. The minister said that the Federal Government,
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The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons in Benue. Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs. The minister said that the Federal Government,

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Stop disrupting road projects, FG warns Niger Delta youths

The Federal Government has warned youths in the Niger Delta region to refrain from disrupting ongoing road projects in the area. The government criticised the entitlement mentality of some youths who believe the region’s oil production gives them the right to harass contractors and demand money. It emphasised that such behaviour does not occur in
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The Federal Government has warned youths in the Niger Delta region to refrain from disrupting ongoing road projects in the area. The government criticised the entitlement mentality of some youths who believe the region’s oil production gives them the right to harass contractors and demand money. It emphasised that such behaviour does not occur in

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BREAKING: Edo election tribunal relocates to Abuja

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced its relocation from Benin City to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Bagudu, parties to the case were informed of the relocation. The notice read in part, “I am directed to notify all
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The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced its relocation from Benin City to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Bagudu, parties to the case were informed of the relocation. The notice read in part, “I am directed to notify all

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Improve oil sector transparency to boost growth, Dickson urges FG

The senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, Seriake Dickson, has called for increased transparency in Nigeria’s oil sector. Dickson, a former Governor of Bayelsa State, also urged the Federal Government to protect vulnerable groups by expanding cash transfer programmes and strengthening social safety nets. The senator made the call on Friday while delivering
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The senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, Seriake Dickson, has called for increased transparency in Nigeria’s oil sector. Dickson, a former Governor of Bayelsa State, also urged the Federal Government to protect vulnerable groups by expanding cash transfer programmes and strengthening social safety nets. The senator made the call on Friday while delivering

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FTH Owerri records first IVF baby

The Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri has recorded its first successful baby through In-Vitro Fertilisation. This was contained in a statement made available to PUNCH Online by the hospital on Friday. According to the statement, the disclosure was made during the hospital’s annual rededication/Thanksgiving Service, which is an annual event held every year. The Chief Medical
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The Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri has recorded its first successful baby through In-Vitro Fertilisation. This was contained in a statement made available to PUNCH Online by the hospital on Friday. According to the statement, the disclosure was made during the hospital’s annual rededication/Thanksgiving Service, which is an annual event held every year. The Chief Medical

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JUST IN: Shettima returns after promoting Africa’s growth at WEF

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after attending the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In a statement released by the Vice-President’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, on Friday, Shettima, who departed Abuja on 19 January, co-chaired a forum on “Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa” at the Pischa Congress Centre.
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after attending the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In a statement released by the Vice-President’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, on Friday, Shettima, who departed Abuja on 19 January, co-chaired a forum on “Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa” at the Pischa Congress Centre.

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French woman gets life jail for starving daughter to death

A French woman, Sandrine Pissarra was sentenced on Friday to life in prison for starving to death her daughter, who died of a heart attack in 2020 at the age of 13 after years of abuse. Pissarra, 54, was convicted of inflicting acts of torture and barbarity against her daughter Amandine at the trial in
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A French woman, Sandrine Pissarra was sentenced on Friday to life in prison for starving to death her daughter, who died of a heart attack in 2020 at the age of 13 after years of abuse. Pissarra, 54, was convicted of inflicting acts of torture and barbarity against her daughter Amandine at the trial in

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