Emmanuel John

Goods import gulps N16tn, increases 60% in 12 months, says NBS

22nd June 2024 The total value of manufactured goods imported into Nigeria hit N16tn between 2023 and 2024, according to Saturday PUNCH analysis of the Foreign Trade report published by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics over 12 months. The analysis also revealed that the value of the manufactured goods imported into the country between April […]

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Justice Samuel Alito absent from Supreme Court session for second day in a row

Associate Justice Samuel Alito sits during a group photo of the justices at the Supreme Court in Washington Justice Samuel Alito was not present on Friday morning as the Supreme Court handed down opinions in the courtroom, the second day in a row he has been absent. Alito’s absence, for which the Supreme Court has

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Exclusive: Paul Whelan urges Biden admin to take ‘decisive action’ to secure his release as he surpasses 2,000 days in Russian custody

Paul Whelan, a former US Marine accused of spying and arrested in Russia stands inside a defendants’ cage during a hearing at a court in Moscow on August 23, 2019. Paul Whelan, a former US Marine is shown inside a defendants’ cage during a hearing at a court in Moscow on August 23, 2019. Kirill

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Burna Boy heaps praises on Sydney Talker after featuring in his latest skit

Burna Boy, the Afrobeat sensation, has heaped praises on skit maker Sydney Talker after their collaboration in his latest hilarious skit. Sydney Talker, who recently made a comeback on social media after a two-month break, released a skit featuring Burna Boy that received immense appreciation from fans. During an Instagram Live session, Burna Boy expressed

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Regina Daniels looks absolutely stunning in Mercy Johnson’s wedding dress from 13 years ago

Regina Daniels, the famous actress, received a special honor as she donned Mercy Johnson’s wedding dress from 13 years ago for a movie shoot. Mercy, who had cast Regina in her project, shared a touching video of her assisting the mother of two in wearing the same gown she wore on her wedding day. Regina

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Kemi Olunloyo ridicules Davido, Chioma ahead of ‘cheap local event’ wedding

Davido and Chioma are getting married soon in Lagos. The wedding date is set for later this month, with Israel DMW announcing June 25, 2024, as the day. Chioma was seen showing off her expensive diamond ring, which Kemi Olunloyo claimed is worth over one billion naira. Kemi criticized the couple for choosing Eko Hotel

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Armed robbers invade Delta varsity

21st June 2024 Academic activities at Western Delta University, Oghara, in Delta State, were momentarily disrupted on Thursday following the invasion of suspected armed robbers into the university campus. PUNCH Metro gathered that the hoodlums gained entry through an unfenced perimeter at the rear of the campus, intending to rob students. Students, upon sensing danger,

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After Sallah, tomatoes, pepper prices remain high as North groans

21st June 2024 Prices of tomatoes and pepper in the North have continued to soar despite the items being in their season, Arewa PUNCH reports. The development has reached an alarming level such that residents say their prices have stripped them to bare bones. Most of the residents further groan that the prices of pepper

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