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Suspects arrested as police uncover two gun manufacturing factories in Benue

Suspects arrested as police uncover two gun manufacturing factories in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has uncovered two gun manufacturing factories and arrested three suspects in Guma and Kwande Local government Areas of the state.      The State Commissioner of Police, CP Steve Yabanet, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Makurdi on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, three other suspects were arrested for armed robbery …

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Swiss GDP grows underwhelmingly as manufacturing remains weak

Swiss GDP grows underwhelmingly as manufacturing remains weak

The Swiss economy is expanding slowly, buoyed by trade but hit by weak manufacturing figures. ADVERTISEMENT In the period from July to September, Switzerland’s GDP grew 0.4% quarter-to-quarter, down from the 0.6% total recorded in the period from April to June. Adjusted for sporting events, this total came in at 0.2% in the third quarter, down from 0.4% in the …

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Manufacturing in China turns positive after months of contraction

Manufacturing in China turns positive after months of contraction

A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction ADVERTISEMENT A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territory after months of contraction, the government statistics agency said Thursday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 50.1. A reading above 50 indicates an improvement over the previous month. It was the first …

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