Author: Aminu Imam

Ghana presidential election: John Mahama makes historic comeback win

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Ghana's John Mahama

Ruling partys candidate concedes defeat Ghanas former President, John Dramani Mahama has staged a political comeback by winning the West African nations presidential election after his rival Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat yesterday. Bawumia is the candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) while Mahama is of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Early results indicate Mahama is poised to win, garnering 56.39% of votes, while Bawumia secured 42.64%. Ghanas Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat. The vice-president, who addressed the press at his residence yesterday, congratulating Mahama…

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Nigerias economy still facing crisis,- CBN admits

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CBN admits

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN),Yemi Cardoso, has acknowledged that Nigeria remains in a financial and economic crisis, a situation inherited by the current CBN administration. Speaking at the 14th Annual Bankers Committee Retreat in Abuja, Cardoso explained that the role of the bankers committee remains critical towards addressing the challenge as well as reflating the economy. The apex boss said that the nation faces challenges in how to address poverty, rising inflation, infrastructure deficits, insecurity, and unemployment, among others. He called on members of the bankers committee…

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Syria: 54 yrs after, Bashar Al-Asad’s regime has finally been toppled

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Bashar Al Asad toppled2

Iranian-backed President Bashar al-Asad has been toppled in Syria, meaning an end of the 54-year minority Alawite, (or Alawee), Shiite rule in Syria. Assad fled the country yesterday, bringing to a dramatic close his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto control as his country fragmented in a brutal civil war, which became a proxy battlefield for regional and international powers. His sudden overthrow, at the hands of a revolt partly backed by Turkey and with roots in jihadist Sunni Islam, could allow millions of refugees scattered for more than a…

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Soldiers clear IPOB camps in SEast, arrest two

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Soldiers clear IPOB camps

Troops of Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA have carried out clearance operations in camps of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network, (ESN), apprehending two suspected terrorists. In an issued statement in Enugu yesterday by the Task Force spokesman, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, “In continuation of its clearance operations, troops on December 5, 2024 cleared IPOB/ESN Camp at Uhuala- Aku in Okigwe local government area of Imo State. The combined force acting on credible intelligence on arrival at the terrorists camp came in contact with…

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Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group Chairman commends Tinubu on reconstitution of N’West Dev. Commission Board

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RKRG Chairman commends

The Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group, (RKRG), has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recomposition of the Board of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), with the nomination to Senate of Alhaji Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi Yakawada, from Kaduna State, as Chairman.  Reacting to the good news, the Association, in a statement issued by its Chairman, Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, said the Board rejig is a welcome development. The RKRG leader described the Board members as people of competence and character, who will be loyal to the President to fulfill the…

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“No detection of Covid-19 variant XEC in Nigeria”, FG assures

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Ministry of Health confirms

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has confirmed that there is no evidence of the newly detected Covid-19 variant XEC in Nigeria, urging the general public to remain calm and adhere to universal hygiene precautions. In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Deputy Director, Information & Public Relations, Alaba Balogun and made available to newsmen in Abuja yesterday, the Ministry emphasised its mandate to strengthen the national health system for effective and efficient healthcare delivery, especially in response to emerging infectious diseases. The Ministry clarified misinformation circulating on…

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Tax Reform Bills: Northern lawmakers stand firm, as regional concerns deepen

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Northern lawmakers on Tax

Amid growing regional tensions over the proposed tax reform Bills, Northern lawmakers have intensified their efforts to safeguard the regions interests.  The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has formed a technical committee to scrutinise the Bills, citing potential risks to Northern economic and social stability. The LNDs spokesman, Dr Ladan Salihu, revealed that the committee, composed of legal, financial, and legislative experts, has a one-week deadline to recommend amendments that ensure justice and equity. This initiative underscores our commitment to promoting national unity and protecting the developmental interests of our…

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‘Nigerias tax system long overdue for reform’ Information Minister

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Info. Minister on reforms

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the urgent need for reforms in Nigerias tax administration system, citing taxpayers attitudes towards taxation as a key challenge. Idris made this statement while serving as Chairman at the 2024 Annual Public Lecture, (AGM), and Awards of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kaduna State chapter.  The event, held under the theme: Tax Reform: The Role of Public Relations in Fostering Constructive Dialogue for National Economic Renaissance, brought together stakeholders to discuss the proposed Tax Reform Bills currently before…

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‘Why Oyedepos private airstrip licence must be revoked’ NSCIA

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NSCIA on Oyedepo

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), has called for the immediate revocation of a private airstrip license granted to Living Faith Church Worldwide, led by Bishop David Oyedepo, citing potential threats to national peace and security. In a communiqu issued at the conclusion of its 10th meeting of the Expanded General Purpose Committee (EGPC), held on Sunday at the National Mosque in Abuja, the Council described the approval as an aberration of the highest order. Although the communiqu did not specifically name Bishop David Oyedepo, the licence granted…

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’32 Nigerian States record zero foreign investments in 2024′ – NBS

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NBS on FDI

A whopping 32 States out of 37 states in Nigeria attracted zero capital importation (foreign investments) in the first 9 months of 2024, up from 27 States in the whole of 2023. This is a according to the latest Capital Importation data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for the third quarter of 2024. According to the data, Nigeria attracted $1.2 billion in the third quarter of 2024, when compared to $2.6bn and $3.3bn in the second and first quarter of the year respectively. Total capital importation in the…

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