A renewed you must emerge in the new year
In the new year, a renewed you must emerge! You may be working very hard at what you do, but without setting goals, your hard work doesn’t yield meaningful results. And if you don’t know where you are, then you don’t know where you’re going. And if you don’t know where you’re going, you’re probably going wrong.”The story of Alice in Wonderland sets this discourse straight. When you are told that these positive affirmations will not work, tell them they will; and they sure will.
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December 29, 2023 11:12 UTC
Upcoming Tata Punch EV Spotted Yet Again Ahead Of January 2024 Launch
Upcoming Tata Punch.ev Spotted Yet Again Ahead Of January 2024 Launch (Image: Sarang Gotecha)Tata Motors is ramping up its EV portfolio and plans to introduce the Punch EV in early 2024. From the picture, we can see that the Punch EV has taillights ready for production, similar to the current model. It's uncertain if the Punch EV will use the Tigor EV's or Nexon EV's battery. Once launched, the Tata Punch EV will compete with the Citroen eC3 in the electric compact SUV segment in India. The Punch EV will be sold alongside other Tata EVs such as Nexon EV, Tigor EV, and Tiago EV.
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December 29, 2023 10:11 UTC
Rejection of new retirement age the right call
THE recent rejection by the National Council on Establishment of the proposed 65-year retirement age for workers is the right call. The NCE rightly noted that the proposed upward review of the retirement age negates the principles of renewal, youth empowerment and innovation. President Bola Tinubu had also in June assented to a constitution amendment bill harmonising the retirement age of judges and judicial officers to 70 to bring to uniformity their retirement age and pension rights. Related NewsExtending the retirement age however is counterproductive, ill-considered and a reflection of the lack of strategic thinking by Nigeria’s governing elite. Rather than extending the retirement age or the length of service, the government should employ younger people.
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December 29, 2023 07:36 UTC
Tata Punch EV spied testing ahead of official launch
Likely to debut in Q1 of 2024To be positioned above Tata Tiago EVTata Motors will reveal the Punch EV to the world in early 2024. Ahead of its official launch, the test mule of the model has been spied on numerous occasions including all of its testing phases. As seen in the picture, the Punch EV sports production-ready taillights which are identical to the one on the current iteration. Other than that, the Punch EV will continue to carry the same silhouette with split LED headlamps and a revised grille design. Upon arrival, the Tata Punch EV will rival the Citroen eC3 in the electric compact SUV segment in India.
Source:Punch
December 29, 2023 06:57 UTC
Jigawa wins four 2023 ACReSAL project best-performing awards
Jigawa state emerged as the best and won awards in four sectors of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) a World Bank support project. Governor Namadi explained that the present administration would do everything possible to improve socio-economic lives of the people in the state. Presenting the award to governor, the ACReSAL the commissioner of environment, Dr Nura Muhammad Dandoka said Jigawa clinched the best position in two areas as well as second in another two areas. According to him, the two areas that Jigawa emerged best include transparency and Integrity and the release of a counterpart to the ACReSAL project, while in other areas of project implementation and a high number of registered associations that benefited from the project. He then commended Governor Namadi for his concern and support the project, particularly, in the increase of counterpart from N200 million to N1.2 billion.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 29, 2023 04:06 UTC
Five Akeredolu’s men quit Aiyedatiwa’s cabinet, gov shops for deputy
The PUNCH reports that Akeredolu’s deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was sworn in on Wednesday as the new Governor of Ondo State, hours after Akeredolu’s death was announced. They include Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde; and the ex-governor’s Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Mr Dare Aragbaye. Others are the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Mr Aminu Raimi; the Special Assistant on Photography, Mr Olawale Abolade; and the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale. However, Akeredolu’s Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, Odebowale, in a statement, rebuffed Aiyedatiwa’s apology, insisting that then deputy governor must be impeached. He is very likely to pick among the ones that are very loyal to him in the cabinet of the late Governor Akeredolu.
Source:Punch
December 29, 2023 02:07 UTC
Akeredolu, a courageous fighter, Otti mourns
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has condoled the family, government and people of Ondo State on the death of the former Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu, according to a statement by the Ondo State Government, died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, while receiving medical treatment in Germany. Otti, in a statement on Thursday, said the late Akeredolu was a courageous fighter for the rights of the citizens, an astute lawyer, an interventionist in politics, a friend and a man whom he shared special relationship with. “This is aside the fact that he was my personal lawyer prior to assuming office,” Otti said. Meanwhile, Otti has congratulated the new governor of the state, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
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December 28, 2023 15:43 UTC
Flood, fire disasters kill 12, affect 1,793 FCT residents in 2023
The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), reports that this was made possible through its prompt response to the 24 calls made to its emergency toll-free number 112. Sabo, said that 12 lives were, however, lost from the various disasters, including four from flood disasters, six from building collapse, and two to fire outbreaks. “During the year under review 2023, FEMA saved 1793 lives through 24 calls on its 112-emergency toll-free number. “A breakdown of the search and rescue activities in 2023 are 1373 lives rescued from various flood disasters; 4 lives were however lost. Major fire outbreaks: 247 lives saved from 5 calls through the 112 toll-free number.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 28, 2023 15:42 UTC
Yuletide: Otti, Kalu, others preach peace, unity, progress
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.
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December 28, 2023 13:04 UTC
Gov. Oyebanji approves Ekiti State’s 2024 budget, totaling N159,572,481,915.51.
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.
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December 28, 2023 10:21 UTC
FULL TEXT: Aiyedatiwa’s acceptance speech as Ondo Gov
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.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 28, 2023 09:55 UTC
Palestinians and Israelis: Hate without end? (Part 6)
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.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 28, 2023 07:01 UTC
Ondo: Aiyedatiwa replaces five Akeredolu’s aides | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
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.”
Source:The Guardian
December 28, 2023 06:24 UTC
Akeredolu's aides resign, hail ex-gov's leadership skills
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.
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December 27, 2023 22:18 UTC
Tinubu mourns Ex-speaker, Ghali Na'abba
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.
Source:Punch
December 27, 2023 20:57 UTC