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President Bola Tinubu has said things are taking shape for the better, even though people may not like his government. He said amid the tough challenges in the country, his administration had made some progress, noting that there are better days ahead. The President, who was represented by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, made the remarks at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, on Saturday, He said, “Things are happening in our country today. People may not like us. They probably will disagree with one…

Ghana counted ballots on Saturday after a tight election with the ruling party’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia trying to shake off anger over economic woes and rebuff a challenge by opposition party candidate ex-president John Mahama. Ghana’s struggling economy dominated the election, after the west Africa gold and cacao producer went through a debt default, high inflation and negotiations for a $3 billion IMF bailout. Voters were choosing a successor to Bawumia’s boss, President Nana Akufo-Addo, who steps down after serving the maximum of two four-year terms. They will also elect the country’s new parliament. Voting was mostly calm,…

In a dramatic turn of events, the Assad family’s five-decade grip on Syria ended Sunday as opposition forces rapidly swept across government-held areas, capturing the capital in just ten days. The head of a Syrian opposition monitoring group reported that President Bashar Assad fled the country to an undisclosed location ahead of rebel forces entering Damascus. Meanwhile, insurgent leaders claimed to have reached the capital following a swift and unexpected advance. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali stated the government was prepared to hand over power to a transitional authority. “I am in my house and I have not…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has argued that Nigeria’s tax system is long overdue for reforms. He made the declaration at the national discourse organised by the Kaduna Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, on Saturday, in Kaduna State. Idris stressed the role of public relations in bridging the gap between the government and the public. He called for increased public trust and dialogue as Nigeria undertakes critical tax reforms aimed at spurring economic growth. Themed “Tax Reforms: The Role of Public Relations in Fostering Constructive Dialogue for National Economic Renaissance,” Idris highlighted…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior officers and the demotion of 19 others over misconduct and other disciplinary issues. The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Ani said the commission, at its first Plenary Meeting in Abuja, took the decision on 109 Pending Disciplinary Matters and 23 Appeals and petition cases with 13 court judgments seeking compliance. He said the commission had earlier considered and approved recommendations on several promotion matters conveyed to it by the Inspector-General of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the alleged abuse of office and diversion of funds in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a letter written to the National Sports Commission (NSC) dated November 28, 2024 , the anti-graft agency asked the commission to furnish it with the list of all sponsors of the NFF and the Professional Football League (companies and individuals) from 2022 to date. The letter, signed by Farouk Dogondaji, on behalf of the EFCC chairman, was addressed to the director general of the commission. “This commission is investigating an alleged…

The Federal Government has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private tertiary institutions in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and the present, according to reports by The PUNCH. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, confirmed the action on Wednesday. The decision follows a directive issued in August 2024, when the Federal Government announced that only eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic had proper accreditation to award degrees to Nigerians. This came after an investigative report revealed that a journalist acquired a degree…

The Senate on Wednesday set up a committee to to review the controversial Tax Reform Bills that are before the National Assembly. The Committee which is headed by Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) will meet with the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to address grey areas in the bills and revert to Senate before public hearing. The Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin disclosed this during plenary on Wednesday. Barau, who presided over the session, said that the executive arm of the government agreed with the Senate that there is need to resolve all the…

A Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in prison custody until December 10, 2024. The case revolves around an alleged defamation claim brought against him by Aare Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University. Farotimi is accused of defaming Babalola in his recently published book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. The allegations led to his arrest in Lagos by operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command, sparking widespread debate about freedom of expression and the limits of public discourse. Platinumpost reports that Farotimi was arraigned before…

A fatal auto crash on the Baimari–Geidam Road in Yobe State has claimed the lives of no fewer than 12 people. The accident occurred late Tuesday night, December 3, 2024, near Chelluri village. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Yobe, Livinus Yilzoom, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the report, a Howo truck collided with a bus carrying passengers, bearing registration number BAU 124 YF. The impact of the crash caused the bus to burst into flames, resulting in the tragic deaths of all 12 passengers aboard. The FRSC…

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja from his visit to France and South Africa. The Airbus A330 which conveyed Tinubu, arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 9.10 pm. Present to receive the president were the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila as well as the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. This concludes his 33rd foreign trip since assuming office 18 months ago. Tinubu was in France from November 27 to December 1, 2024, for…

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa says tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu attended. He said South Africa had simplified its visa processes to facilitate travel for Nigerian business people and tourists, with measures such as five-year multiple entry visas.Fire insurance Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, disclosed in a statement. “Our efforts to create a favourable environment include our simplified…

Namibia has made history by electing its first female president, 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in a tightly contested election that has sparked controversy and opposition rejection. The ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the mineral-rich nation since independence in 1990, declared victory last week, with Nandi-Ndaitwah securing 57 percent of the vote. Her closest rival, Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), garnered 25.5 percent, according to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). Despite her historic win, the election has been fraught with allegations of irregularities and logistical challenges. The November 27 polls were marred by technical failures,…

The Finnish authorities have clarified why Simon Ekpa, a controversial pro-Biafra agitator, cannot be granted bail under Finland’s legal system. Mikko Laaksonen, a Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, explained in an interview with Punch newspaper on Saturday that Finnish law does not allow bail for suspects facing charges of the nature Ekpa has been accused of. This response sheds light on the strict approach Finland adopts for cases involving serious allegations. It was previously reported by Goodeveningnigeria that Ekpa was arrested on 21 November, along with four others, on suspicions of engaging in terrorist activities.…

The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said that it is wrong to say that governors of the 36 states are against the Tax Reform Bills, explaining that they only wanted to get clarifications in some areas. Speaking during Channels Televisions Townhall on the Tax Reform Bills on Monday, the governor hailed the bills but stated that there are questions that needed answers. “The issue of increasing the VAT from 20 per cent to 60 per cent at the point of generation, and I am happy that Taiwo said it has now changed not just at the point…

The Presidency has dismissed claims that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly aim to abolish key national agencies, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), describing the assertions by Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, as lies. In a statement issued on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described such assertions as baseless and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. He clarified that the reforms aimed to streamline tax administration and create a…

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed a comprehensive investigation into the allegation of deductions from salaries and delay in promotion arrears of personnel of agencies under the purview of the Interior Ministry by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). A statement on Sunday signed by Ahmed Ja’afaru, Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), called on the personnel to remain calm while the government investigates the allegations raised. “The attention of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has been drawn to an online publication of…

The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi, private visit to the Abuja home of a-born chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, has once more raised the craft significance of Zaura importance in the Nation Grassroots Politics. Although, one might think the Visits is just one of those Obi’s Visits to his Friends and Political Poe’s, but is per beyond that,many who knows the strategies touches of Zaura in capturing the minds of Nigerians through his philanthropist magnanimous historic attendances, will appreciate the Political strategy…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched its newly redesigned website, www.cbn.gov.ng, scheduled to go live on Dec. 2. Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. “We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website (www.cbn.gov.ng), which will be operational on Monday, December 2, 2024. “The redesigned website introduces a variety of new content, which encompasses a broader spectrum of information regarding the bank’s mandate. “Additionally, the website is responsive to mobile devices, facilitating navigation across various web browsers and devices. “The bank…

The House of Representatives has postponed indefinitely the special session on tax reform bills that was supposed to take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The House Clerk, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, announced this in a signed internal memo distributed to members of the House on Saturday. It could be recalled that Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu had on Thursday announced that the lower chamber would hold a special session on Tuesday to deliberate on the tax bills. However, according to the Lower House, the decision to postpone the special session was made for more extensive consultations on the proposed laws.…