NEW YORK – American Airlines said on Tuesday its flights had resumed after a technical glitch forced the carrier to issue an hour-long ground stop, disrupting travel for thousands on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest periods of the year. The issue that briefly affected the carrier’s ability to get its planes in the air involved network hardware and was caused by DXC Technology, an operating system vendor responsible for maintaining its flight operations, the airline said. While customers were still pressing for details on their delayed flights, the relatively brief stoppage means American will likely avoid a full-scale meltdown that could ripple for days during the peak holiday travel season. The airline has 3 901 flights scheduled worldwide on Tuesday, with 19 of those cancelled, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. However, only 37 per cent of the flights have departed on time so far in the day, while 36 per cent have arrived on time, according to Cirium. “Not a good start to Christmas Eve travel as current flight is grounded and Captain cannot provide ETA on resolution from system outage and/or paperwork error at national level. Will make connections or refunds more complicated too,” a user had said, tagging American Airlines on X . Tuesday’s snafu is the latest technical snag after carriers were hit by a global tech outage tied to Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform and a software issue at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike earlier this year. The outage had cost Delta Air Lines at least $500 million. (Reuters) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
LOUISIANA TECH 65, RICHMOND 62Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year. It's a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome. And it will test the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them. This begins the Christmas Eve Mass. The ceremony inaugurates the once-every-25-year tradition of a Jubilee. Francis has dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to the theme of hope. Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas Eve during the war in Gaza BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday. Instead, the area outside the Nativity Church was quiet. The church was built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born. The war, the violence in the occupied West Bank it has spurred and the lack of festivities has deeply hurt Bethlehem's economy. The town relies heavily on Christmas tourism. The economy in the West Bank was already reeling because of restrictions placed on laborers preventing them from entering Israel during the war. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by an issue with a vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled. Middle East latest: Israel expels patients from a hospital in Gaza TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli soldiers raided a hospital in isolated northern Gaza after forcing all the patients and most of the doctors to leave. The Israeli military confirmed its troops had entered the Indonesian Hospital in the town of Jabaliya on Tuesday, as part of an operation searching for Hamas fighters. Winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 15-month war are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain. In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian city of Bethlehem was marking a somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza, with most festivities cancelled and crowds of tourists absent. Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A major storm has pounded California’s central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean. The storm was expected to bring hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60 feet Monday as it gained strength from California to the Pacific Northwest. Some California cities have ordered beachfront homes and hotels to evacuate early Monday afternoon. Forecasters have warned that storm swells would continue to increase throughout the day. Medellin Cartel victims demand truth and justice as cartel boss Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The return of the notorious drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia, following his deportation from the United States, has reopened old wounds among the victims of the Medellin cartel, with some expressing their dismay at the decision of Colombian authorities to let the former mafia boss walk free.Some of the cartel victims said on Tuesday that they are hoping the former drug lord will at least cooperate with ongoing efforts by human rights groups to investigate one of the most violent periods of Colombia’s history, and demanded that Colombian prosecutors also take Ochoa in for questioning. Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors say NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, causing her to become engulfed. The suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court on Tuesday. He faces murder charges that could put him in prison for life. Federal immigration officials say 33-year-old Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally after being deported in 2018. The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on a stationary F train at the Coney Island station in Brooklyn. Amsterdam court sentences 5 men over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer game THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An Amsterdam District Court has issued sentences of up to six months in jail against 5 men who were involved in violent disorder after a soccer match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv in November. The riots caused an international outcry and accusations of deliberate anti-Semitic attacks. The violence following a UEFA Europa League match left 5 people in hospital. More than 60 suspects were detained. The court on Tuesday sentenced one man to 6 months in prison, another to 2 1/2 months, two to 1 month and one to 100 hours of community service.
KyKy Tandy scored a season-high 21 points that included a key 3-pointer in a late second-half surge as Florida Atlantic roared back to beat Oklahoma State 86-78 on Thursday in the opening round of the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C. Florida Atlantic (4-2) advances to play Drake in the semifinal round on Friday while the Cowboys square off against Miami in the consolation semifinal contest, also Friday. Oklahoma State led by as many as 10 points in the first half before securing a five-point advantage at halftime. The Owls surged back and moved in front with four and a half minutes to play. It was part of an 11-1 run, capped by a 3-pointer from Tandy that made it 75-68 with 2:41 remaining. Ken Evans added 14 points for Florida Atlantic, with Leland Walker hitting for 13 and Tre Carroll scoring 11. The Owls went 35-of-49 from the free throw line as the teams combined for 56 fouls in the game, 33 by Oklahoma State. Khalil Brantley led Oklahoma State (3-1) with 16 points while Robert Jennings added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Cowboys, who hit one field goal over a 10-minute stretch of the second half while having three players foul out. The Owls were up by as many as seven points in the early minutes and by 13-10 after a layup by Carroll at the 11:32 mark of the first half. Oklahoma State leapfrogged to the front on Abou Ousmane's layup off a Brantley steal, fell behind again on a 3-pointer by Evans and then responded on a 3-pointer by Jennings to take a 17-16 lead. From there, the Cowboys stoked their advantage to double digits when Jamyron Keller canned a shot from beyond the arc with five minutes to play in the half. Florida Atlantic got a layup and a monster dunk from Matas Vokietaitis and a pair of free throws from Walker in a 6-2 run to end the half to pull within 39-34 at the break. Jennings and Ousmane tallied seven points apiece for Oklahoma State over the first 20 minutes, as the Cowboys led despite shooting just 33.3 percent from the floor in the half. Carroll and Vokietaitis scored seven points apiece to pace the Owls, who committed 11 turnovers that translated to seven points for Oklahoma State before halftime. --Field Level Media
NFL on Netflix: Christmas Day games are a 1st for streaming giantAfter receiving no offers coming out of high school, it only took one start for Trevelin Queen to prove he belongs on the NBA stage. The Orlando Magic have been riddled with unfortunate injuries this season. Paolo Banchero has been sidelined since late October with a torn right oblique. Coincidentally, Franz Wagner went down with the same injury in early December. Moe Wagner will be out for the rest of the season with a season-ending knee injury. The Magic started the year out with hope and optimism, but since the past week, they’ve been looking for answers offensively as it seems the team cannot catch a break. Queen had started for the first time this season, and did not disappoint for his team down the stretch. Queen came up with 17 points, three steals, a block on a three-point attempt and three assists, one of which was to the corner for a game-clinching three pointer by rookie Tristan da Silva. Against the defending champions with their backs against the wall, this might’ve been the most impressive Magic win this season so far. Cole Anthony didn’t hold back in the postgame interview when asked about Queen’s much needed performance. https://x.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1871388764796567647 “(Trevelin’s) been waiting for his moment, and he’s doing it now,” Anthony said. Queen was not just a cinderella story in the game, his performance was needed, and it will be needed for the near future if the Magic want to keep their season in tact. As someone who found poise during the game, Queen credited everyone that’s been apart of this long, patient project. “My teammates believe in me, the coaching staff believes in me, my family believes me and I believe in myself,” Queen said. Trevelin Queen’s Career Has Required Much Patience Queen has been traveling his whole life, basketball included. After not getting any offers to play college basketball out of high school in Maryland, he attended Marin, a public community college near San Francisco. For his sophomore year, he transferred to the New Mexico Military Institute. After being named to the All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference, he transferred to New Mexico State where he won the Western Athletic Conference MVP. After going undrafted in 2020, Queen spent some time with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the G League team of the Houston Rockets where he won a G League MVP along with a championship and G League Finals MVP. He bounced around but finally ended up with the Orlando Magic on a two-way contract and has had that role since 2023. You can see the Magic lace up against the Miami Heat in an in-state rivalry game on Thursday night. This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.Why NASA Is a Great Place to Launch Your Career
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — LJ Thomas had 25 points in Austin Peay's 62-50 win over Georgia State on Tuesday. Thomas added five assists for the Governors (4-2). Tekao Carpenter scored 12 points while finishing 4 of 9 from 3-point range. The Panthers (3-3) were led by Zarigue Nutter, who recorded 17 points. Malachi Brown added 10 points and two steals for Georgia State. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
'Ruined my day': GK Barry disgusted as Tulisa Contostavlos talks eating spidersChristmas stories with brands: a barrative taking over social media. We see this trend in the case of a woman who shared her experience of taking the “most Christmassy Uber,” where the driver surprised her with a letter—although many called it “creepy.” According to data from Statista, the mobility app sector reached a historic high in 2023 with $133 billion in revenue. Forecasts indicate that this figure will grow even further, approaching $216 billion by 2028. Uber holds a 25 percent market share, making it the global leader in ride-hailing and taxi services. Lyft, the California-based company, comes in second, albeit far behind, with an 8 percent share. Uber operates in over 70 countries, whereas Lyft is limited to the United States and Canada. A woman shared one of the strangest experiences she had while taking an Uber. She initially thought her Christmas-themed driver was adorable, but things took a turn when he handed her a “creepy” note. The story began after Nama Winston, a mother, went out for dinner on a Friday night and called an Uber to get home safely. However, she couldn’t have predicted what was about to happen. “The Uber that arrived looked like Christmas had exploded all over it. It was incredibly festive,” she said. “I asked the driver if he had kids, and he told me he simply loves Christmas. Being polite and curious, I asked if he was celebrating Christmas with his family this year. He mentioned that his family was in Brazil, so he and his friends would spend Christmas together.” Aside from the decorations—which included colorful lights, Santa hats, and garlands—everything seemed normal. When the ride ended, Nama said she was about to get out of the car when the driver handed her one last surprise. “While driving, I noticed him fiddling with something in the driver’s seat,” she said. “Watching closely, I felt relieved when we arrived at my destination. ‘Merry Christmas,’ he said.” “I noticed it was sealed with a small Christmas sticker. It was also addressed directly to me. ‘How creepy!’ I thought.” Though a little weirded out, Nama said she thanked the driver for the sweet gesture and wished him happy holidays before exiting the car. She rushed upstairs to show her teenage son so they could open the envelope together. Inside, there was a card, a Christmas chocolate, and a candy cane. The card, addressed to Nama, included a simple message: “Thank you for being a valued passenger. I’m glad I was able to get you safely to your destination. “Your trust and kindness make my job a pleasure! Wishing you happiness, health, and love always!” Although Nama’s name was handwritten, the message appeared to be pre-stamped. When she showed it to her son, opinions were divided. “At first, I thought it was a little promotion for him as a driver, but in reality, his message was so sincere that it seemed genuinely heartfelt,” she said. “My son wasn’t as impressed and called it ‘creepy.’ “Yes, I found it a bit too familiar and felt odd about it. But it also made me reflect on how cynical I’ve become, thanks to social media, where acts of kindness are often questioned.” Her friends had mixed reactions too: one agreed the gesture was “creepy” and warned against eating the treats, while another joked, “This could be your next chance at love.” This isn’t the first time an Uber ride story has gone viral. In another instance, a Mexican passenger shared how the driver played Mexican music during an international trip, turning a routine ride into a memorable experience. Cancela en cualquier momento Acceso exclusivo a rankings y radiografías. Análisis profundos y casos de estudio de éxito. Historial de la revista impresa en formato digital. ¡Disfruta de lo mejor del marketing sin costo alguno por unmes!None
Manmohan Singh symbolised humility to be remembered for his public service Assam leadersCaitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week
‘Architect of economic reforms, Manmohan Singh shaped modern India with grace and integrity’ PTI Updated: December 26th, 2024, 23:55 IST in Business 0 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Linkedin New Delhi: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was the architect of economic reforms, shaping modern India, opened its doors to the world with intellect, grace, and integrity, industry leaders Gautam Adani and Harsh Goenka said Thursday. Mourning the death of Singh, who passed away this evening, Adani in a post on X said, “History will forever honour his pivotal role in the transformative 1991 reforms that reshaped India and opened its doors to the world.”. Also Read Stock markets settle flat in muted trade 8 hours ago Rs 455 crore as 15th Finance Commission grants for Odisha 15 hours ago The Chairman of the Adani group termed the former prime minister as “a rare leader who spoke softly but achieved monumental strides through his actions”. “Dr Singh’s life remains a masterclass in leadership, humility and service to the nation and will inspire generations to come,” he added. Similarly in a post on X, RPG Enterprise Chairman Harsh Goenka wrote, “India mourns the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a true statesman whose quiet demeanour belied his transformative impact.”. Goenka further said, “An architect of economic reforms, he shaped modern India with intellect, grace, and integrity. A leader who let actions speak louder than words. #RIP.”. Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra in a tweet on X said: “Farewell Dr. Manmohan Singh. You loved this nation. And your service to it will long be remembered”. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon Limited, posted on X: “Manmohan Singh, 2-Time PM And Architect Of India’s Economic Reforms, Dies At 92 – He was an erudite economist and a man of high integrity. A PM to whom we owe our economic turnaround.” PTI Tags: Economic reforms India Manmohan Singh Share Tweet Send Share Suggest A Correction Enter your email to get our daily news in your inbox. Leave this field empty if you're human:Games to snuggle up with this holiday season
Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by an issue with a vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.
Stock market today: Nasdaq hits a record as Wall Street drifts ahead of Federal Reserve's meetingThe Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has advocated resilient democracies in Africa. The governor canvassed this at LUX Marijani in Zanzibar, a region off the coast of East Africa, during the 7th Africa Political Summit and Diamond Awards, organised by the Association of Political Consultants Africa. According to a Monday statement from the Office of the Special Adviser on Rural Development, Nurudeen Agbaje, the event held from December 11 to 14, 2024, and brought together political consultants, leaders and stakeholders to deliberate on the theme, “Building Resilient Democracies: Elections, Transitions, and Governance.” At the event, Sanwo-Olu was also honoured with the 2024 Democracy Award. “Represented by the SA, Agbaje, the governor underscored the pivotal role of resilient democracies in fostering governance, safeguarding human rights, and promoting inclusivity. Related News Japan donates to Africa’s sustainable energy fund Inlaks boosts Sub-Saharan growth in Africa Gene drive tech could reshape malaria control in Africa - Report “He showcased Lagos State’s transformative milestones under his THEMES + Developmental Agenda, emphasising advancements in innovation, infrastructure, healthcare, commerce, tourism, and security. “In his address, Sanwo-Olu highlighted Lagos State’s role as a beacon of democratic governance in Africa, detailing key achievements in technology, infrastructure, healthcare and economic growth,” the statement said. He called for sustained investment in electoral technology, robust civic education, and greater political inclusivity to strengthen Africa’s democratic systems. The APCA President, Kipngeno Duncan, presented the Democracy Award to Sanwo-Olu, commending his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to democratic governance in Lagos. Agbaje, joined by the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office, Kehinde Gbajumo, received the award on behalf of the governor.
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