Abians have used the opportunity of the festive period to call for peace, unity, and progress as the state and Nigeria in general celebrate the Christmas and New Year. In his message, Otti said, “I call for peace in all the communities. “Let us support leaders at the helm of affairs at various levels of government in a bid to build a prosperous nation. The holiday period should be used for sober reflection as individuals and as a nation for a brighter tomorrow. “We should use this special season to offer prayers for leaders at the national, sub-national and local government levels.

The budget allocates 56% to Recurrent Expenditure and 44% to Capital Expenditure. Titled ‘Budget of Sustainable Growth and Development,’ the appropriation was handed over by the Speaker, Adeoye Aribasoye, and fellow legislative leaders. Governor Oyebanji, while signing, expressed commitment to implementing the budget to achieve sustainable growth, job creation, and an improved standard of living. He emphasized the budget’s role in stimulating economic activities, fulfilling campaign promises, and acknowledging the State House of Assembly’s pivotal role in the development agenda. The signing ceremony included the Deputy Governor, Chief (Monisade Afuye), Assembly members, and the state executive council.

BEING AN ADDRESS BY THE NEWLY SWORN-IN GOVERNOR OF ONDO STATE, HON. Governor Akeredolu was a man of courage and conviction who always stood for the truth even to his detriment. The People of Ondo State and the entire people of the Southwest will be eternally grateful for this bold act which has greatly improved the security architecture in the Region and reduced incidents of kidnapping, banditry and other acts of criminalities to the barest minimum especially in Ondo State. I want to assure the people of Ondo State that under my watch, this administration shall continue to advance the welfare of the people. May God continue to bless the people of Ondo State.

Planet earth and unending warsDespite the establishment of the UN and the UN Security Council, there had been about 507 wars since 1945. Article 23 creates the security council. The UN Security Council (UNSC) veto is the power exercisable only by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (i.e. This right is hinged on Article 27.3 of the UN Charter, which provides that the security council decisions are conditioned on achieving concurring votes of all permanent members of the security council. This is referred to as the great power veto.

The newly-inaugurated Ondo State governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has appointed five aides hours after taking the oath of office. Others were Abire Sunday, Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media; Smart Omodunbi, Special Assistant on Political Matters; Monturayo Oyedele, Special Assistant on Photography; and Temitayo Iperepolu, Special Assistant on Domestic and Government House. Meanwhile, the son of late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Oluwarotimi Jnr, disclosed on Wednesday evening that his father, who had been battling protracted prostate cancer, died in his sleep in a German hospital. “He peacefully departed in his sleep at a hospital in Germany, where he was undergoing treatment for protracted prostate cancer. We humbly request your prayers and support, while also asking for privacy as we navigate through this trying period.”

Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has resigned . Also, the Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Dare Aragbaye, tendered his resignation letter on Wednesday. In their letters of resignation addressed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, the two aides cited Akeredolu’s death as the reason for their actions. PUNCH Online reports that Akeredolu died on Wednesday in Germany at the age of 67. Meanwhile, Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the substantial governor of the state.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the death of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. The statement partly read, “President Bola Tinubu sympathises with the Na’Abba family, the government, and the people of Kano State over the passing of Ghali Umar Na’Abba (CFR), former Speaker of the House of Representatives. It read, “The President recalls Speaker Na’Abba’s determined struggle to defend the functionality and role of the legislature in governance, describing him as a disciplined and resolute politician. “President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for those who mourn this painful loss.”The PUNCH reports that Ghali Na’Abba, the eighth Speaker of the House of Representatives, died in Abuja on Wednesday morning.

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fined British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited (BATN), British American Tobacco Marketing (Nigeria) Limited (BATMN), British American Tobacco Plc, and British American Tobacco Holdings Limited (all together referred to as BAT Parties) a sum of $110 million for infringement of the national tobacco control law. The statement further explained that “the Commission, on August 28, 2020, opened an active investigation with respect to British American Tobacco Nigeria Limited and other affiliated companies (BAT Parties). “Upon satisfying the Federal High Court that there was probable cause and sufficient evidence to exercise advanced statutory regulatory and investigatory tools, the court issued an order and warrant of search and seizure. “Additional investigation, including proffers, hearings, transcripts of sworn testimonies, and continuing analysis of evidence, established and supported multiple violations of the FCCPA and other enactments. “During the investigation and in furtherance of mutual engagements between the Commission and BAT Parties, BAT Parties in writing sought, and the Commission accepted BAT Parties into cooperation under the Commission’s Cooperation/Assistance Rules & Procedure, 2021 (CARP).

The rising cost of clearing goods in Nigerian ports is a big threat to the livelihood of licensed customs agents. This worrisome development has made some licensed customs agents disillusioned, not knowing the next move to make to put food on the table for their families. “Emefiele’s administration affected the maritime sector but not as much as what the sector is facing now. Almost 30 per cent of licensed customs agents have left the job because of the floating exchange rate. Besides the fact that delving into these areas would provide income for these displaced licensed agents, it would also help open up those sectors and assist the government with the needed revenue generation.

NielsenIQ has disclosed that 60 per cent of Nigerian consumers have responded to the country’s high inflation by switching brands in the last year. “It is interesting to note that six out of 10 consumers have switched brands in the last year because of price increases,” the report said. “It is interesting to note that six out of 10 consumers have switched brands in the last year because of price increases,” the report said. “Consumers prefer shopping from online wholesalers as they consider them cheaper and more convenient in locating promotions and discounts. It asserted that store brands were leaving the shelves faster because consumers were getting value for their money by getting the same weighted products for a lower price.

In a somber development, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, has passed away at the age of 65 in Abuja. The sad news was confirmed by Ahmed Lawal, an aide to the late speaker, in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kano. The former speaker breathed his last in the early hours of Wednesday at the National Hospital, Abuja. Ghali Na’Abba had previously emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the April 1999 National Assembly election in Kano Municipal Federal Constituency of Kano state. Left behind is his wife, 10 children, and three grandchildren.

President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the Na’Abba family, the government, and the people of Kano State following the passing of Ghali Umar Na’Abba, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives. Ghali Umar Na’Abba served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003, marking a significant period in Nigeria’s return to democracy. In a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow at the loss. Recalling Speaker Na’Abba’s steadfast efforts to defend the functionality and role of the legislature in governance, President Tinubu described him as a disciplined and resolute politician. In his prayers, President Tinubu seeks the repose of the departed soul and offers comfort to those mourning this painful loss.

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has condoled with the government and people of Plateau State on the recent killings in the state, stating that humanitarian support will be provided for the survivors. In a post on her X handle on Wednesday, Edu assured that the ministry in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu will collaborate with the Plateau government to bring humanitarian succour to the survivors of the attacks, and the affected communities. She wrote, “I condole with the State Government and People of Plateau State, especially families of the victims of this unnecessary assault on humanity which have left many dead and injured while many more are displaced. The PUNCH reports that over 150 persons were killed and thousands displaced as terrorists attacked communities in Barkin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas eve. President Bola Tinubu also directed security agencies to scout for and apprehend culprits of the attacks.