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Tinubu promises to boost credit access for individuals, critical sectors

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to deepen credit access for citizens and critical sectors of the economy in his bid to boost national economic output. Access to credit for individuals and businesses has remained a bottleneck especially for Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. In his New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday, the
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President Bola Tinubu has vowed to deepen credit access for citizens and critical sectors of the economy in his bid to boost national economic output. Access to credit for individuals and businesses has remained a bottleneck especially for Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. In his New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday, the

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South Korea’s presidential aides offer to resign amid political crisis

Senior aides to the suspended President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Wednesday, offered to resign en masse, a day after their office expressed regret over acting President Choi Sang-mok’s approval of two new judges to a court set to decide Yoon’s fate. In a statement on Wednesday, Yoon’s chief of staff, policy chief,
South Korea’s presidential aides offer to resign amid political crisis

Senior aides to the suspended President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Wednesday, offered to resign en masse, a day after their office expressed regret over acting President Choi Sang-mok’s approval of two new judges to a court set to decide Yoon’s fate.

In a statement on Wednesday, Yoon’s chief of staff, policy chief, national security advisor and special advisor on foreign affairs and security, as well as all other senior secretaries, tendered their resignation.

A presidential official, who declined to be identified owing to political sensitivities, said the aides had repeatedly expressed their intent to step down following Yoon’s botched attempt to declare martial law on December 3, but their resignations have not been accepted.

According to the official, the senior secretaries have been assisting Choi since he took over as acting president.

Two other officials said the aides do not participate in day-to-day government operations, but are required to report to Choi and attend meetings when necessary.

The aides’ latest offer came a day after Choi’s surprise approval to fill two vacancies on the Constitutional Court handling the impeachment trial against Yoon.

It brought the total number of justices to eight on the nine-member court.

Any decision in the Yoon case will require the agreement of at least six judges.

Recall that Finance Minister Choi assumed the role of acting president on Friday after the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who had been acting president since December 14 when Yoon was suspended from power.

Yoon faces investigations on allegations that he led an insurrection, and a Seoul district court on Tuesday granted approval for his arrest, the first for a sitting president.

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Tax reform bills: Embrace dialogue, not force – Bala Mohammed to Tinubu

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has once again criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the controversial Tax Reform Bill The governor called on the President to adopt a more inclusive and consultative approach to the controversial Tax Reform Bill. Citing Tinubu’s own history of challenging the central government during his tenure as Lagos State Governor
Tax reform bills: Embrace dialogue, not force – Bala Mohammed to Tinubu

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has once again criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the controversial Tax Reform Bill

The governor called on the President to adopt a more inclusive and consultative approach to the controversial Tax Reform Bill.

Citing Tinubu’s own history of challenging the central government during his tenure as Lagos State Governor under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, as well as his role in NADECO, Mohammed urged the Presidency to prioritize dialogue over coercion in implementing policies that affect Nigerians.

Speaking on Channels TV’s 2024 in Review on yesterday, Mohammed defended his critiques of the bill, stating that it is unpopular among Nigerians and particularly with states lacking derivative earnings.

“We asked for more collaboration, but he refused and pressed on,” Mohammed said.

“Some issues—like the fact that even the NEC and some ministers were unaware this bill was heading to the National Assembly—highlight a lack of consultation.

“This isn’t a military regime. Even military leaders allowed for dissent. The President himself, as a former governor, challenged the Federal Government in those days, and the heavens didn’t fall,” he said.

Mohammed added that his criticisms come in good faith, given Tinubu’s history as a democrat who led protests against the Federal Government during his NADECO days.

However, he expressed disappointment with the Presidency’s dismissive response to his concerns.

“Even genuine advice is now seen as an affront or insult, warranting hostile reactions. This is undemocratic and uncharacteristic of Tinubu,” he said.

When asked about claims that the reforms would push states to better utilize their resources, Mohammed questioned the cost of such an approach.

“Should we die before we sit up? We need dialogue. Yes, reforms can encourage resource optimization, but even during the Buhari administration, we managed to improve our IGR through collaboration,” he noted.

“We’re not saying he doesn’t have the right to push reforms. As someone who achieved a lot in Lagos, we had high hopes for him. But midway, we’re disappointed. He’s not accommodating or willing to listen.

“He assumes his decisions are absolute, but that’s not how democracy works. He must listen to Nigerians when there’s widespread concern,” Mohammed concluded.

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2025: UN Secretary-General seeks global action against conflict, inequality

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has urged nations to confront the pressing challenges of conflict, inequality, and climate change with urgency and unity. In the message issued on Tuesday, Guterres reflected on the difficulties of the past year while calling for decisive action in 2025. Guterres warned of a world in crisis, marked by
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The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has urged nations to confront the pressing challenges of conflict, inequality, and climate change with urgency and unity. In the message issued on Tuesday, Guterres reflected on the difficulties of the past year while calling for decisive action in 2025. Guterres warned of a world in crisis, marked by

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2025: Let’s unite to build safer nation, IG tells Nigerians

As Nigerians celebrate the dawn of 2025, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged citizens to actively partner with the Nigeria Police Force to create a more secure and peaceful nation. In a New Year statement on Wednesday via X by the Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IG reflected on the resilience
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As Nigerians celebrate the dawn of 2025, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged citizens to actively partner with the Nigeria Police Force to create a more secure and peaceful nation. In a New Year statement on Wednesday via X by the Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IG reflected on the resilience

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