A budget of N190.023 billion for the 2019 fiscal year was yesterday presented to the Ondo State House of Assembly by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu representing an increase of 4.74% above the N181.425 billion in 2018 appropriation bill.

Five persons and 15 cows were killed, yesterday, with nine persons also injured when a trailer carrying cows skidded off the road and tumbled while trying to avoid a broken down tanker.

FORMER Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Alhaja Sinatu Aderoju Ojikutu, has advocated the removal of the power to appoint traditional rulers by the government  from the Constitution so that the approval of appointment of Obas, Emirs, Igwes etc) will revert to their inherited Traditional approving authority in their locality.

Commodities had another poor year in 2018, hurt by substantial losses in energy and base metals, and raw materials will head into January burdened by concerns global economic growth is poised to slow.

Abuja—Barring any last minute change, the nation’s economy may witness total shutdown, following the inability of the Federal Government to meet up with the December 31, 2018, deadline by organised labour for the commencement of the implementation process of the N30,000 new minimum wage.

SPECIAL Adviser and Publicity to Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Monday advised the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to stop using the tragic loss of lives in the Offa robbery as a political tool, while also urging him to prove his claim that subsequent broadcasts of the Senate President’s syndicated Christmas morning interview were manipulated.

The Akwa Ibom Police Command on Monday confirmed the arrest of four suspected kidnappers and two notorious cultists terrorising Eket Local Government Area and it’s environs in the area.

Former French international midfielder Samir Nasri returned to football on Monday following a doping ban by joining English Premier League side West Ham.

GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Monday presented a budget of N285 billion to the state’s House of Assembly for the 2019 fiscal year, out of which N100,535,047,409.14 (61.50%) was allocated to the economic sector.

A return to Champions League football and prominent player sales allowed Premier League giants Chelsea to record a record £443.4 million ($562 million) turnover and £62 million profit for the 2017/18 season, the club announced on Monday.

Controversies have continued to erupt in the wake of the October 3rd Primary Elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, which would be recalled was marred by several irregularities and challenges such as shootings, non-availability of materials among others.

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party ( SDP), Chief Olu Falae, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure free, fair and credible election in the country in the first quarter of the year 2019.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed sadness over the demise of Professor Ayodeji Femi-Pearse OFR, founder of popular Badagry resort, Whispering Palms.

HIGH Chief Owolabi Salis, the Lagos State Alliance for Democracy, AD, governorship candidate, has said the Church and Christians cannot afford to be silent in the face of what he described as “governance that does not care for the people.”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to step into 2019 with unwavering optimism, faith and hope of a new era of peace, national cohesion and economic prosperity.