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Arewa Christians Association Salutes Nigerians At Christmas

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…urge President Tinubu, governors to be more humane in their policies
By Gloria Ikibah
The Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association (ACIPA) has congratulated Nigerians as they mark the birth of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world.
In a statement by ACIPA Chairman, Rev. (Dr) Luke Shehu, on Wednesday, he urged President Bola Tinubu and state governors to be more compassionate and humane in their policies, decisions and utterances.
The statement reads: “Ours is a faith beyond hope or religion. A faith for fulfilled individual and corporate destiny fulfillment. Therefore, with the audacity of our faith we wish ALL a Merry Christmas and prosperous New year.
“As we celebrate Christmas and mark the New year with an audacious faith working to make Nigeria greater, we call on Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our governors to be more compassionate and humane in their policies, decisions and utterance.
“ACIPA is aware that the removal of subsidy was a necessity that was long overdue in view of the corruption surrounding the oil industry in Nigeria.
“While appreciating the President, that for the first time in years, Nigerians have not experienced the hardships associated to petroleum scarcity associated to Christmas and the Muslim Sallah celebrations. We therefore commend the President and call on him to sustain the tempo while maintaining the momentum at the war against corruption and total annihilation of terrorist so that our soldiers can go back to their barracks.
“As we journey in the path to fulfillment of our destiny, we wish to draw attention of Mr President and all governors as captains of the ship to be aware of many Jonahs that may lead to the capsizing of the nation or states ship. If the Jonahs’ in our ship(s) can not recuse themselves or asked to be thrown out, then certainly the captains, crew and passengers need to take a lot and throw the Jonahs out.
“In the years ahead as we journey along our path to destiny as a great nation on earth, we can not afford backlog of liabilities who are often political croonies in governance as a result of personal allegiances or family ties. This is unacceptable especially where such croonies are counter productive or a cog in the the wheel of our nation and states. Leadership requires courage and audacious pragmatism.
“Once more, ACIPA wishes ALL Nigerians a secured, blessed Merry Christmas and a prosperous New year”, he added.
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SEE Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate For December 27, 2024

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What is the current exchange rate for the Dollar to Naira in the black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)?.

Below is the exchange rate for the Dollar to Naira on December 26, 2024. You can exchange your dollars for Naira at these rates.

How much is the Dollar to Naira today in the black market?

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today (black market/Aboki dollar rate):

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At the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), as of Thursday, December 26, 2024, players are buying a dollar for N1650 and selling at N1670, according to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources.

Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the parallel market (black market) and has advised individuals wishing to engage in Forex transactions to go through their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today:

Buying Rate: N1650
Selling Rate: N1670
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today:

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Highest Rate: N1545
Lowest Rate: N1532

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Bauchi Gov Mohammed declares tax reform Bills must be thrown overboard

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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has declared that taxe reform Bills must be thrown overboard.

The governor made this known when he received the Christian community in Bauchi State, who visited him at the Government House.

Mohammed, who doubles as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum, said the tax reform bills that are currently before the National Assembly are skewed to favour only one section of the country.

According to him, the President should drop the tax reform bills.

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He noted that the bills are not good for Northern Nigeria because they will not guarantee inflows to pay salaries and build roads.

“That is why the presidency must listen to the cries about tax reform.

“It is not a good policy for northern Nigeria because we are not going to get money to pay your salaries or to do roads.

“They must listen; otherwise, they are calling for anarchy. And that is not good.

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“We voted for the presidency in this state and other states; they must listen to us. They must not come up with policies that favour only one section of the country or even one state in the country.

“It is not about religion; it is not about tribe; it is about national unity; it is about national hegemony, and this is what we are all about: good leadership,” he said.

Recall that President Tinubu, during his first Presidential Media Chat, insisted that the tax reform bills have come to stay.

According to him, the tax reform bills are necessary to retool the country’s economy.

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Recall that Northern governors and the National Economic Council rejected the tax reform bills.

Since its transmission to the National Assembly, the bills have continued to generate mixed reactions.

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Soldiers arrest 20 over Plateau killings

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Troops of Operation Safe Haven have arrested 20 suspects in connection with the Sunday killings in the Tingbwa Gidan Ado community of the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The Commander of OPSH, Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, disclosed this during the Christmas luncheon organised for troops of OPSH and the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army on Thursday in Jos.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that gunmen attacked the community on December 22, killing 15 people.

Abubakar, who also serves as the General Officer Commanding 3 Division, noted that troops had recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during the operation.

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“Following hours of sustained night operations, we have apprehended 20 suspects directly and indirectly involved in the last attack on Tingbwa Gidan Ado village in Riyom LGA on Dec. 22.

“We have also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition which has greatly starved criminal elements of the freedom of action to carry out their nefarious activities.

“Let the spirit of Christmas renew our commitment to the values we hold dear; let it inspire us to serve with even greater passion and determination,” he said.

The commander also commended the troops of OPSH and the 3 Division for their dedication to ensuring the relative peace being enjoyed in the state.

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“On this special day, I acknowledge and applaud the sacrifices you have made; many of you are far away from home, unable to celebrate Christmas and the yuletide season with family and loved ones.

“While others enjoy the warmth of family and the comfort of home, you endure the realities of duty.

“Your courage and resilience would never go unnoticed as they embody the highest form of sacrifice.

“However, I charge you all to remain disciplined, loyal, vigilant, and professional in your conduct this season and always,” he urged.

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Abubakar expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa; and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for their leadership and strategic guidance, which have enabled troops to achieve numerous operational successes using both kinetic and non-kinetic measures.

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