DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

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FG TO PARTNER WITH NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CIVIL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA IN COMBATING INSECURITY 




...Listed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's positive initiatives to turn the economy around 


The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has commended the National Council for Civil Society of Nigeria for not participating in the ongoing protests and highlighted to them the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR's numerous initiatives to turn the economy around for the benefit of all Nigerians.


During a meeting with the National Council's delegation yesterday in his office at Ship House, led by Comrade Johnny Emmanuel, the Minister emphasized the importance of collaboration with civil society organizations in addressing insecurity. He cited their strong connections to local communities and ability to provide valuable intelligence, mediation, and humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas.


Minister Badaru assured the delegation that President Tinubu was committed to improving the economy through robust economic policies, which have started yielding positive results. He mentioned the economic growth in Q1 2024, the second-fastest first-quarter growth in the last six years, and the Defence strategy's success in improving security.


The Minister highlighted several other initiatives, including:


- The Nigerian Student Loan Scheme to increase access to higher education

- The Livestock Ministry to address herders and farmers' clashes

- The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF) to increase funding for infrastructure

- The sale of crude oil to indigenous refining companies in Naira

- The signing of the National Minimum Wage Act into Law

- The autonomy granted to Local Governments for effective accountability and development

  .irrigation (Dams and channels)

. Zero tariffs and duties on imports of raw materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients 

. Distribution of grains to the states

. And other social security interventions 


"I am still appealing to Nigerians to be patient as  the President is introducing more innovations to improve the economy. He is just one year in office and he has done very well and I know that with these initiatives, we will soon start to see the positive results," he assured Nigerians.


Earlier, the National President of the National Council of Civil Society of Nigeria, Comrade Johnny Emmanuel, commended the Minister for his outstanding performance and commitment to service.


According to him, they have been taking track records of the Minister's achievements since when he was a Governor. Describing Badaru as a man with modest life style said that his commitment to judicious use of resources in Jigawa State earned him the nick name "Calculator"


The highlight of the event was the presentation of award to the Minister in recognition of his outstanding commitment, patriotism and integrity to service.


Henshaw Ogubike Mnipr FCAi Fsca Fcpe 

Director ( Information and Public Relations)

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