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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

Pat Cummins and his team won a classic Test at the MCG as the game featured incredible changes in fortune, plenty of controversies - and some delightful scenes in the crowd.

Though the driver had claimed he lost control due to brake failure, Motor Vehicles department has refuted this, confirming in its report that brakes and engine were fully functional

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

A team was deployed to conduct thorough searches and gather intelligence to locate undocumented immigrants. The team was systematically briefed for day and night patrolling, ensuring effective vigilance and proactive measures against illegal activities.

Standard Glass to Capital Infra IPOs to raise over Rs crore next week

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

The Benin Republic has summoned a Nigerien diplomat following allegations by Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing the country of backing terrorist activities in West Africa. The move marks a formal protest against the claims, which Benin has described as baseless and inflammatory. In a statement issued by Benin’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs via its

"The explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb...and is unrelated to the vehicle itself," Elon Musk wrote on X.

A total of 6,883 shares changed hands on the counter till 10:20AM (IST).

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration will fight off those who are determined to enslave Nigeria and its people. Tinubu said his administration was encouraged by the National Assembly’s support over the last 19 months and was determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. “The enslavers want us to be an enslaved

There's no sugarcoating it, the Denver Broncos need to win and clinch a playoff berth against the backup-led Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18.

Mutual fund investors are advised to review their portfolios at the end of the year. They should compare the performance of funds against benchmarks and peers over the medium and long term. Evaluating factors like credit quality and interest rate risks is important for debt funds. NFOs might not always be beneficial. Investors should consider proper asset allocation and diversification.

Akash Deep is out with back issue, says India coach Gautam Gambhir

Chinese electric-vehicle makers have benefited from a government trade-in program in the world’s largest market for EVs.

1. Police raid Muan airport in wake of South Korea plane crash  The Guardian
2. South Korea police search Jeju Air, airport operator over fatal plane crash  Reuters
3. Damaged black box from crashed South Korean plane will be sent to US for analysis as investigation ramps up  CNN
4. Aviation expert suggests ‘sinister’ cause of South Korea’s Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179  New York Post
5. Korean Police Search Aviation Agency, Airport Over Plane Crash  Bloomberg

RanbirAlia enjoy stunning Thailand sunset with Raha and extended family

The 30-share BSE Sensex was up 385.21 points at 78892.62

It comes as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month’s martial law decree.

Persimmons are popular in Taiwan where people travel hours to buy bags and boxes of the sweet dried fruit to take home to their families or give away to friends. But changing weather and an ageing population are posing a threat to the century-old industry, forcing some farmers to look at alternative ways to maximise returns -- or get out altogether. Lo's harvest was down by more than a third in 2024, Taiwan's hottest year on record, after some of his trees failed to bloom and two typhoons in October stripped many of their leaves and fruit. Читать дальше...

India's coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized the necessity of honesty for a team in transition mode and called for patience ahead of the decisive Border Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. Despite inconsistent performances, Gambhir highlighted the promising young talents and the crucial role of performance in securing spots within the team.

Uncertainty about the Thai economy has increased significantly, primarily due to the unclear impact of possible US economic policies, minutes of the most recent Bank of Thailand policy meeting showed on Thursday.