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Aiyedatiwa Declares Two Days Public Holidays To Honour Late Governor
The Governor of Ondo State, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has declared two days public holidays to give the last honour to the late Governor of the State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON.
Honourable Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent Governor of the State through his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan on Tuesday evening in a public announcement notice sent to Treasure Newspaper, announced Thursday, 22nd and Friday, 23rd of February, 2024 as public holidays in the State in honour of the former Governor of the State, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON.
According to the Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, he explained that the two work-free days will allow the people of the State to participate in the burial activities of the former Governor.
He reminded the people of the State that the other burial activities for the former Governor will take place on Wednesday, 21st of February, 2024 with ‘Ajabue’ a traditional rites at Owo from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
“On same day, Adeniyan revealed that there will be a Special Court Session at Court 1, at the Ondo State High Court Headquarters located at the Hospital road in Akure by 10am, after which, a lying in state and commendation service will hold at the Akure Township Stadium by 1pm while at between 4:00pm to 7:00pm, an evening of tributes will also take place at the St Andrews Church, Imola Street in Owo, his Country Home.
Adeniyan added that, “on Thursday, 22nd of February, 2024, which is public holiday, a service of songs will hold at St Andrews Cathedral at Imola Street in Owo by 4:00pm and by 8:00pm of same day, there would be a Wake Keep at Maranatha Villa in Owo.
Also, “on the evening of the same day, “a candlelight procession and world gyration by the Kegites Club will hold from 8:00pm till dawn.
“On Friday, 23rd of February, 2024, the second day of the public holiday, a final funeral service for the late Governor will be held at the St Andrews Church at Imola Street in Owo.
“The interment for the former Governor will follow immediately after the burial service at the burial site in Owo and this will strictly be for his immediate family”.
Guests and dignitaries will be given reception at the Mydas Hotel and Resort located on Ikare road in Owo by 1:00pm.
Adeniyan submitted that “on Saturday, 24th of February, 2024; there would be an Akeredolu Memorial Friendly Football Match at the Akure Township Stadium in Akure by 3:00pm and on Sunday, the 25th of February, 2024; a Thanksgiving Service will hold at St Andrews Church at Imola Street in Owo by 10:00am”.
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Just in :INEC announces date for Anambra governorship election
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the date for the Anambra governorship election.
Addressing representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, October 17, INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said the election will be held on Saturday 8th November 2025.
Hear him: “As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on 6th November 2021. By the effluxion of time, the governorship election is due next year.
In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.
“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.
“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
“In the coming weeks, the Commission will provide details of other electoral activities, including the registration of new voters, transfer of voters and the replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
“The detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will be uploaded to our website and social media platforms before the end of this meeting.”
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Despite heavy hunger, World Bank Tells Nigerians Not To Oppose, Reverse Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Despite hunger, World Bank has urged Nigerians to support the ongoing economic reforms, warning that opposing or reversing them could have serious negative consequences for the country.
Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report in Abuja, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, emphasized that while the reforms may be challenging, they are crucial for the nation’s long-term stability.
Dr. Diop cautioned that rolling back these reforms would be detrimental, saying, “Reversing the reforms would spell doom for Nigeria.”
In the same vein, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, reiterated the importance of staying committed to the reforms. He stated, “Any effort that is not sustained will be a waste. Together with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, we’ve been discussing how to stay on course.”
Edun further explained that the government’s focus is on reducing inflation while ensuring investments flow into critical sectors such as industry, where jobs can be created. “We are prioritizing market pricing and sat down with labor unions to explain why we cannot afford to let this opportunity slip.”
On the removal of subsidies, Edun noted, “Every day without subsidies means more funds available for education, healthcare, and other essential expenditures.”
Also speaking, Central Bank Governor Mr. Olayemi Cardoso highlighted the importance of promoting exports in light of the exchange rate adjustments. “The moderation in the FX rate should make our goods more competitive for export and discourage the importation of unnecessary goods,” he said
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