Presidential poll: Ruling party candidate concedes defeat to Ghana’s ex-President
Ghana’s Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, announced on Sunday that he had conceded defeat in the weekend’s presidential election after congratulating his opponent, John Dramani Mahama, on his victory,Daily Trust reports.
Ghanaian politicians rarely change party every general election –INEC Chair
The Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has praised a notable political tradition in Ghana, where politicians rarely switch parties with each general election—a sharp contrast to...
Forgotten souls: The story of lepers in Niger
In a temporary settlement where joy has long faded, forgotten souls endure, abandoned by society and left to grapple with a relentless disease and the cruelty of isolation. Among them are individuals...
Constitution Amendment…CSOs Tackle NASS Over Push For 10 More States
Civil society organizations (CSOs) have criticized the National Assembly’s (NASS) push to create 10 additional states in Nigeria, describing the move as unnecessary and counterproductive. They argue that many existing states are...
Nigeria’s tax administration system due for reform –FG
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has highlighted the need for reforms in Nigeria’s tax administration system, pointing to design and implementation flaws, as well as issues with taxpayers'...
Again, explosion rocks Zamfara communities
At least two explosive devices detonated at separate locations in the Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State,Daily Trust reports.
According to Premium Times, the...
Kano Govt hits FG over sealing of Emir’s palace
The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of involvement in the blockade of the Kano Emir's palace on Friday,Daily Trust reports.
Armed police officers and operatives of...
Troops Kill 8,034 Terrorists, Arrest 11,623, Rescue 6,376 Hostages In 1 Year — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops conducting internal operations across the country’s five theatres neutralized 8,034 terrorists, arrested 11,623 suspects, and rescued 6,376 hostages between January and December 2024,leadership reports.
Tax reform: Senate replaces c’ttee member to meet with AGF
At the start of its plenary session on Thursday, the Senate replaced its Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), with Senator Kaka Shehu (Borno Central) as the North East representative...
Google, Meta, X, others paid N2.55trn taxes to FG in H1 2024 – NITDA
Google, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Microsoft, and other social media platforms operating in Nigeria paid ₦2.55 trillion ($1.5 billion) in taxes to the Federal Government during the first half of 2024,...