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- January 6, 2025
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APC dismisses PDP’s threat to unseat Oyebanji in 2026
The ruling All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has asked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to perish the thought of defeating Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking with The PUNCH on Sunday, Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, described the PDP’s bid to unseat Oyebanji as a mission impossible. He said
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The ruling All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has asked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to perish the thought of defeating Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking with The PUNCH on Sunday, Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, described the PDP’s bid to unseat Oyebanji as a mission impossible. He said
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- January 6, 2025
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Tragedy of military’s accidental airstrikes
THE Nigerian Air Force, as a key arm of the Armed Forces, performs critical roles in counter-insurgency operations. However, in recent years, a troubling pattern has emerged: frequent accidental bombings of communities that result in significant civilian casualties. A Nigerian Air Force airstrike, intended to neutralise Lakurawa terrorists, marred last Christmas celebrations in Sokoto State
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THE Nigerian Air Force, as a key arm of the Armed Forces, performs critical roles in counter-insurgency operations. However, in recent years, a troubling pattern has emerged: frequent accidental bombings of communities that result in significant civilian casualties. A Nigerian Air Force airstrike, intended to neutralise Lakurawa terrorists, marred last Christmas celebrations in Sokoto State
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Crime-fighting lessons from America
IT took five days for police to arrest the prime suspect in the killing of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, a health insurance firm in the United States. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot in the back outside a New York hotel on December 4 by a masked man who disappeared afterwards. That was just the
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IT took five days for police to arrest the prime suspect in the killing of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, a health insurance firm in the United States. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot in the back outside a New York hotel on December 4 by a masked man who disappeared afterwards. That was just the
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- January 6, 2025
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Lafarge empowers customers with 155 trucks
Lafarge Africa Plc has empowered customers with 155 trucks to boost business operations. In a statement, the company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting customers’ growth and operational excellence through the allocation of 155 trucks aimed at enhancing logistics capabilities. It stated, “This milestone initiative underscores Lafarge Africa’s dedication to empowering customers and fostering long-term partnerships
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Lafarge Africa Plc has empowered customers with 155 trucks to boost business operations. In a statement, the company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting customers’ growth and operational excellence through the allocation of 155 trucks aimed at enhancing logistics capabilities. It stated, “This milestone initiative underscores Lafarge Africa’s dedication to empowering customers and fostering long-term partnerships
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- January 6, 2025
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Real estate operator demands N50m, others from Customs
The Chief Executive Officer of Pellican Valley Nigerian Ltd, Babatunde Adeyemo, has demanded the sum of N50m, a car replacement, and an apology letter from the Nigeria Customs Service following his near-death experience with a a trigger-happy customs officer. In a petition to the Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operating Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, Lagos
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The Chief Executive Officer of Pellican Valley Nigerian Ltd, Babatunde Adeyemo, has demanded the sum of N50m, a car replacement, and an apology letter from the Nigeria Customs Service following his near-death experience with a a trigger-happy customs officer. In a petition to the Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operating Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, Lagos
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- January 6, 2025
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Paucity of funds stalled Ilubirin Foreshore project – Developers
Ilubirin Foreshore developers have disclosed that insufficient funding delayed the building project. A statement noted that the development sought to silence rumours of abandonment surrounding the project and reignite public interest in the ambitious scheme. It stated, “Initially stalled for years, the project was revitalised during the administration of former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode,
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Ilubirin Foreshore developers have disclosed that insufficient funding delayed the building project. A statement noted that the development sought to silence rumours of abandonment surrounding the project and reignite public interest in the ambitious scheme. It stated, “Initially stalled for years, the project was revitalised during the administration of former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode,
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- January 6, 2025
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Rental income still low at 5% – Stakeholders
The Chief Executive Officer of Casafina Development, Olufemi Seyi, has said rental income in Nigeria is typically low, averaging between 3 and 5 per cent. Seyi stated this at the unveiling of some housing units built by the company in Anthony Village, Lagos, recently. He noted, “Rental income in Nigeria is typically low, averaging between
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The Chief Executive Officer of Casafina Development, Olufemi Seyi, has said rental income in Nigeria is typically low, averaging between 3 and 5 per cent. Seyi stated this at the unveiling of some housing units built by the company in Anthony Village, Lagos, recently. He noted, “Rental income in Nigeria is typically low, averaging between
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Stanbic IBTC Insurance passes audit certification
Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has announced that it has successfully passed a comprehensive audit. This has resulted in the issuance of an IQNET-recognised certificate confirming that the company has implemented and maintained a quality management system by DQS Holding. This system covers the scope of life insurance and fulfills
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Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has announced that it has successfully passed a comprehensive audit. This has resulted in the issuance of an IQNET-recognised certificate confirming that the company has implemented and maintained a quality management system by DQS Holding. This system covers the scope of life insurance and fulfills
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- January 6, 2025
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FG raises group assurance allocation to N17.31bn
The Federal Government has increased the allocation to group life assurance by 80 per cent in the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025. Listed under the service-wide votes, the sum of N17.31bn was allocated to “group life assurance for all MDAs (including the Department of State Services/insurance of sensitive assets/members of the National Youth Service Corps,
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The Federal Government has increased the allocation to group life assurance by 80 per cent in the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025. Listed under the service-wide votes, the sum of N17.31bn was allocated to “group life assurance for all MDAs (including the Department of State Services/insurance of sensitive assets/members of the National Youth Service Corps,
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- January 6, 2025
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Put eligible pensioners on payroll, retirees beg PTAD
Retirees under the auspices of the Concerned Federal Pensioners have called on the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate to ensure that every eligible pensioner is put on the payroll. This is one of the association’s expectations for the new year shared with The PUNCH on Saturday. Retirees in the association have complaints ranging from unpaid pensions
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Retirees under the auspices of the Concerned Federal Pensioners have called on the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate to ensure that every eligible pensioner is put on the payroll. This is one of the association’s expectations for the new year shared with The PUNCH on Saturday. Retirees in the association have complaints ranging from unpaid pensions
