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Sheikh Akewugbagold Urges Nigerians to Embrace Morality and Unity in 2024.

News2024, Nigeria

Sheikh Taofeek Akewugbagold, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Preachers in South-West Nigeria, has delivered a crucial message to Nigerians as they usher in 2024. Regardless of religious affiliations, he emphasized the importance of leading pious and morally upright lives. In an interview in Ibadan, Mr. Akewugbagold urged individuals to leave behind any negative actions from the past year, emphasizing the significance of turning over a new leaf in 2024. Particularly addressing the youth, he discouraged engagement in activities such as internet fraud and money rituals, highlighting the adverse consequences of shortcuts to success. According to the Islamic cleric,…

Ondo State Governor Suspends Local Council Caretaker Committees Following Court Order.

News2024, Ondo State, Politics

In response to a court order, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has suspended recently appointed caretaker committees for local government and council development areas. The suspension was communicated in a letter from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, signed by Adewale Alonge on behalf of the permanent secretary. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed concern over politicians assuming roles in the caretaker committees despite the court order preventing their inauguration. Consequently, he instructed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HOLGAs) in all LGAs/LCDAs to temporarily assume leadership responsibilities until legal matters are resolved. The letter stated, "It has come to…

Governor Otu Signs N296 Billion ‘Peoples First Budget’ for 2024, Prioritizing Social Welfare

News2024, Next Level, Nigeria

Governor Bassey Otu signed the 2024 budget totaling N296.985 billion, referred to as the 'Peoples First Budget.' Comprising N180 billion for capital expenditure and N116 billion for recurrent expenditure, the budget marked a significant increase of N96 billion from the initially submitted N250 billion to the State House of Assembly. Governor Otu explained that the augmented budget aimed at providing substantial financial support to individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the moral imperative to address social imbalances within this vulnerable demographic. The additional funds were allocated to enhance access to healthcare, assistive technologies, education, and employment opportunities tailored to their capabilities. The…