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Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Failing Fiscal Transparency Test, Suffocating Nigerians with Excessive Taxation

Chuks Okocha in Abuja The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over what he described as the President Bola Tinubu administration’s…

  • Atiku accuses Tinubu administration of failing to address fiscal transparency issues.
  • 70.8% of businesses cite high taxation as their biggest constraint.
  • Tinubu administration offers tax relief to major oil operators despite business complaints.

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UK Reveals How Much Money Must Be Declare When Entering Britain

Travellers entering or leaving the United Kingdom with large amounts of money may be required to declare it to customs authorities before or upon arrival. Under UK customs rules, anyone

  • UK requires £10,000+ declaration for travelers entering/departing.
  • €10,000+ declaration needed for Northern Ireland travel.
  • Various forms of currency must be disclosed in declarations.

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SG Police: Appeal for information on girl, 14, missing since July 24, last seen in Serangoon Central, wearing purple top, light blue shorts

Police are seeking information on Sarah Fitriyana Binte Abdullah, who was last seen in Serangoon Central on July 24 This article ( SG Police: Appeal for information on girl, 14, missing since July 24, last seen in Serangoon Central, wearing purple top, light blue shorts ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .

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Japan ruling party executive Kobayashi visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Takayuki Kobayashi, a senior executive of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, visited the war-linked Yasukuni shrine on Sunday,

  • Kobayashi, LDP executive, visited Yasukuni shrine on 81st anniversary
  • China, South Korea condemn visit, citing war crimes
  • Takaichi avoided shrine, performed double bow at memorial

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Puad Zarkashi: PAS’s shifting position could put UMNO at risk ahead of GE16

PAS’s position could change depending on the interpretation of its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, creating a potential dilemma and significant risk for UMNO ahead of the 16th General Election…

  • Former UMNO Supreme Council member warns of PAS's shifting position risk to UMNO in GE16.
  • PAS president's differing interpretations of Bersatu's status within PN creates ambiguity.
  • Discrepancy between Abdul Hadi's and Dr Ahmad Samsuri's stances may complicate coalition politics.
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