NORTHERN GOVERNORS SHOULD ACCEPT TINUBU'S TAX REFORM BILLS- SHEHU SANI.(PHOTO).

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 Northern Governors Should Accept Tinubu's Tax Reform Bill —Shehu Sani Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Northern governors to accept President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bill and make inputs where necessary instead of raising opposition against the bill. Sani in his reaction to the Northern governors’ rejection of the tax reform, said the bill is not inimical to the North or any part of the country. According to him, it is rather economically beneficial and fair to all the regions of the country. He asked the Northern governors and others to keep sentiments aside and read the bill thoroughly, stressing that the bill is a comprehensive and bold move to harmonize and simplify tax administration and streamline its operations and enforcement.

S. A. SHUTS KEY BORDER WITH MOZAMBIQUE OVER UNREST. (PHOTO).


 S. Africa shuts key border with Mozambique over unrest


South Africa has announced the temporary closure of a busy border crossing with Mozambique due to the ongoing post-election violence in the neighbouring country.


South Africa's Border Management Authorities said they received reports of vehicles being torched on the Mozambican side of the Lebombo Port of entry.


"Due to these security incidents and in the interest of public safety, the port has been temporarily closed until further notice," Michael Masiapato, the commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), said in a statement, Anadolu Agency reported.


Mozambique has witnessed a wave of protests since late October when Daniel Chapo, the presidential candidate of Mozambique's ruling Mozambique Liberation Front party, was declared winner of the October 9 elections.


High volume of travel


Chapo, 47, won with a commanding 71% of the vote, defeating his closest challenger, Venancio Mondlane of the Podemos party, who secured just 20.32%.


Mondlane has been calling for protests against the poll results, describing them as "fraudulent."


There is usually a high volume of travel between South Africa and Mozambique with traders, seasonal workers and truck drivers using the border crossing.


The BMA said the decision to shut the border crossing was made to ensure the safety of all cross-border transporters, travellers, traders and officials operating at the port.


Alternative routes


"We advise all stakeholders to suspend travel through Lebombo Port until further notice. Alternative routes to Mozambique must be used where feasible, at the moment until the situation has stabilized," Masiapato said.


South African authorities also said they were providing assistance to seven officials from the Mozambican side who have requested refuge on the South African side for safety and protection.

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