5 Things to Know Today – Tuesday

1. There are 351 Days Left in the Year 2014 Did you start the New Year on a wrong footing and hope to get back on the right track? You have about 351 days to right every area of your life that is important to achieving your desired goals. Learn more from #Project365 with Jimi Tewe where you’ll find insightful nuggets on how to live a purposeful life in 2014. 2. January 14 is a Holiday Today, 14th January 2014 is a holiday. The Federal Government declared today as a public holiday to mark the Eid-el-Maulud celebration for Muslims. 3. Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act Signed into Law The prohibition of same sex relationships has been signed into law, thus making it illegal for persons of the same gender to engage in intimate relationships. Though the Act was passed by Nigeria’s parliament last May, it was not signed by the President until January 7. 4. Ronaldo Announced World Footballer of the Year for 2013 It’s early in 2014 and it is at this time of the year that the world of sports gets to know the most valuable football player for the previous year, 2013. A few hours ago, Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid and Portugal forward, was announced as the FIFA World Footballer of the Year, finally taking over from Argentine striker Lionel Messi who has dominated the award for four straight years. 5. Lagos State Governor Signs N498.69 Bn Budget into Law Governor Babatunde Fashola, helmsman of Lagos State, signed the 2014 budget into law yesterday, 13 January 2014 at the State House in Ikeja.  

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This article was first published on 14th January 2014

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