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...For a better society... Friday, December 17 2004 Vol 13 No.44 News Editorial Politics Opinion Foreign News Fashion Metro Sports Features Columnists View from America Business Money/Market Maritime Aviation Motoring Rail/Road Unbelievable! Dog sends Father Xmas to hospital KOLA ADEPOJU, Abeokuta AHEAD of Christmas Day, a middle-aged man playing Father Xmas for a white garment church in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is now writhing in pains after being knocked down by a hit-and-run driver. He was chased by a wild dog into the front of the vehicle which hit him at railway line, Lafenwa area. An eyewitness said the costume of the Father Xmas had apparently infuriated the fast approaching dog. The dog reportedly barked repeatedly and thereafter advanced towards the unsuspecting Father Xmas who was acknowledging cheers from some school children. Face to face with the dog, the apparently frightened man reportedly attempted to flee to the other side of the road to escape attack. Incidentally, he was said to have run into the front of the moving private car which hit him, fracturing his legs instantly. As at press time, he was receiving treatment from a native doctor who specialized in mending broken bones at Sabo section of the town. Meanwhile, swell yuletide celebrations await Ogun civil servants as Gov. Gbenga Daniel has assured of early payment of their salaries and other entitlements to enable them prepare adequately for the festivity. Governor Daniel made the promise while fielding questions from newsmen after a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council (Exco) meeting at Governor’s Office Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The governor who was represented by his Finance Commissioner, Mr. Tunji Bello commended the civil servants for a job well done in the present year. He stressed that their good work had made it imperative for his administration to boost their morale by rewarding their labour with prompt payment of their salary. Daniel assured the workers that they would get their pay and other fringe benefits on or before Wednesday, December 22 moreso that Xmas and Boxing Day fall on week-end "We are working out details on what kind of largesse to put in place for our committed civil servants. "Meanwhile, we have been directed in the Ministry and Budget Planning to ensure that our people who are doing very well get paid on or before 22nd December, moreso, that ‘Xmas and Boxing Day fall on Saturday", he added. Speaking further, Daniel reiterated his administration genuine commitment to workers welfare saying, "Our government will never deliberately delayed payment." � 2004 @ Champion Newspapers Limited (All Right Reserved). Powered By dnetsystems.net dnet�

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