By Philip Agbese In every constitutional democracy, the legitimacy of law does not rest on sentiment or speed, but on process. Laws derive their authority not merely from political will or popular approval, but from scrupulous adherence to the procedures laid down by the Constitution and statute. It is against this background that recent public […]
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Reps Minority Caucus Demands Suspension of Tax Reform Laws Amid Allegations of Fraudulent Alterations
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind calls for a full investigation into alleged fraudulent alterations to the recently enacted tax reform laws, warning Nigerians to disregard any versions of the statutes circulating without proper authentication by the Clerk to the National Assembly and the President’s signature. In a […]
Terrorism financing: Group to mobilise One Million Match Against Malami’s Release from detention, wants former AGF sentenced to death by hanging
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Corruption (CATC) has announced plans to mobilize a one-million-man march to protest any attempt to release former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami from EFCC detention, demanding instead that he be sentenced to death by hanging for allegedly enabling terrorism financing through massive money laundering. In a statement […]
Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network Names Bagudu as Best Performing Minister, NCC EVC as Best Performing Agency Head
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network has named Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, as the Best Performing Minister of the Year and Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as the Best Performing Agency Head. The group said it came to this conclusion after a careful […]
Young farmer in SW China cultivates carbon-neutral rice, contributing to China’s green goals
By Li Kaixuan, People’s Daily In the serene fields of Qionglai, southwest China’s Sichuan province, a young farmer’s meticulous record-keeping is doing more than tracking harvests, but meticulously documenting the carbon footprint of every grain. What began as a personal experiment in low-carbon farming has now turned into the production of certified “carbon-neutral rice,” offering […]
Why is China actively expanding voluntary opening up?
By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily On Dec. 18, China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). As of Nov. 10, China had extended its unilateral visa-exemption arrangements for 48 countries. In an era of rising global protectionism, why is China choosing to further expand voluntary opening up? Let’s start with […]
Special customs operations of Hainan FTP significant to China’s opening up
By He Yin, People’s Daily On Dec. 18, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially launched island-wide special customs operations, marking another historic moment in China’s reform and opening up. At a time when the international landscape is marked by turbulence and transformation, and protectionism is severely disrupting the global economic and trade order, a […]
International community must remain vigilant against the resurgence of Japanese militarism
By Chang Sichun Since the end of World War II, Japan has never fully eradicated the militarist elements that drove its wartime aggression. Recent developments indicate a resurgence of these forces, fueled by intersecting domestic and international factors. Domestically, Japanese society has avoided a comprehensive reckoning with the ideological foundations of its imperial expansionism. Descendants […]
Hunan free trade zone introduces a new model for goods clearance
By Wang Donghui, Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily In the Yueyang area of the China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Hunan pilot FTZ) in central China’s Hunan province, cargo trucks are lined up to enter the comprehensive bonded zone. Driver Gan Baowang smoothly navigated his truck toward the checkpoint, passing through within moments. To address challenges […]
International community should stay alert to Japan’s ‘deceptive diplomacy’
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily At a time when Japan’s Takaichi administration has stirred up trouble over the Taiwan question and driven itself into a diplomatic cul-de-sac, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has been loudly hyping up the so-called “radar illumination” incident. Koizumi first falsely claimed that Japan had received no notification from the Chinese […]