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 ...

ABIA GOV. OTTI PROPOSES N750. 2BN BUDGEY FOR 2015,ALLOCATES 35% TO EDUCATION AND HEALTH. (PHOTO).


 Abia Governor Otti Proposes N750.2bn Budget for 2025, Allocates 35% to Education and Health


Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has presented a N750.2 billion 2025 budget to the Abia State House of Assembly for review and approval. During his presentation to the Assembly, led by Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa, Governor Otti emphasized his administration's commitment to prudent management of the 2024 budget, which he said facilitated the state's transformation across various sectors.


In the proposed 2025 budget, N611.7 billion (82%) is allocated for capital projects, while N138.6 billion (18%) is earmarked for recurrent expenses. Notably, education and health receive significant allocations of 20% and 15%, respectively.


Governor Otti highlighted a 30% increase in the 2025 budget compared to the previous year and reiterated his administration's focus on continuing reforms in health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and security.


Key provisions include N13 billion for agro-industrial processing zones in Ukwa, Bende, and Umunnochi, and N14.6 billion for establishing libraries and reading rooms across 184 wards. Additionally, N18.9 billion has been set aside for social benefits. The governor also mentioned the recovery of several state-owned agricultural assets from private entities, ensuring returns to the state.


Otti reaffirmed that securing the lives and property of citizens remains his top priority, expressing regret over the loss of security personnel and innocent civilians to criminal elements.

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