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Christmas Day Tragedy, Policeman shoots colleague in Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

Barely four days after an armed robber mistakenly shot dead a gang member in Bayelsa, a Policeman attached to Bayelsa Police Command in Yenagoa, has mistakenly shot and killed a colleague in a gun duel between the police and suspected cultists. Daily Times learnt that the incident took place on

Nigeria Politics

Constituents pass vote of confidence on Orji

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

...6 LGA chairmen to buy 2019 nomination form for his 2nd term Out of joy, Abia Central Senatorial electorates Saturday, passed a vote of confidence on the senator representing the district, Sen. Theodore Ahamefule Orji as he gave over 1000 bags of rice to them as well as large measures of cash for the Christmas. […]

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Ambode’s wife fetes over 500 children at Christmas

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

In the spirit of the Christmas celebration, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM), a pet project of the wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday distributed various gift items to more than 500 children at Massey Children’s Hospital, Lagos and Sought After Children’s Orphanage Home, Langbasa Ajah, in a project tagged: […]

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Church Feeds 5,000 People at Christmas

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

The Treasure House of God Church, Abeokuta, on Monday, distributed food items which include beef and rice to over 4,700 less-privileged to mark this year’s Christmas. The needy that comprised widows, widowers, youths, students and physically challenged had thronged the church located at Quarry road, Abeokuta, as early as 7am, to collect the gift. The […]

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Gov Ishaku tasks Tarabans on love, sharing

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba State on Monday tasked residents of the state to use the period of Christmas to share love with one another despite religious inclinations saying such will foster peace and development across the state. Ishaku made the call at Government House, Jalingo while delivering his 2017 Christmas message to the […]

Nigeria

Lawmaker calls for prayer for government

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Christmas is a season of joy, redemption and one that rekindles hope in the present and inspires possibilities in the future. Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye representing Obokun Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Christmas celebration to pray for the survival of Nigeria as a nation […]

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Buratai Commends soldiers fighting Boko Haram

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

In a Christmas message to troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole fighting insurgency in the Northeast Nigeria, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Tukur Buratai has commended the hard work and sacrifices of the doldiersa Christmas message to the soldiers fighting the Boko Haram insurgents. The army chief asked them to maintain the momentum […]

Abuja Times News Nigeria

FCT Minister tasks Christians on unity, peace

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Monday enjoined residents in the Territory to use the Christmas period to reflect and rededicate themselves to the virtues of love, unity and peace. The minister, who was quoted by his Chief Press Secretary, Cosmas Uzodinma, as saying this in Abuja, also described these […]

Headlines News

Mixed reactions trail military lock-down of Mubi

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Mixed reactions are trailing the military lock-down of Mubi town in Adamawa State during the Christmas celebrations. Mubi, the second largest town in Adamawa State, which has experienced series of attacks by Boko Haram insurgents, is under restriction of vehicular movement on Christmas Day until after 12 noon, while commercial cyclists operation has been suspended […]

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FRSC appreciates personnel, motorists for low crash Christmas

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Corps Marshal of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) Boboye Oyeyemi has expressed appreciation to both his personnel and motoring public for their conduct during the first phase of the Corps special operations targeted at safe motoring during the Christmas. The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in a statement on Monday […]

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Be Instruments of Peace, Catholic Bishop admonishes

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

As Christians in Nigeria join their counterpart’s world over to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas, the Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Kayode Odetoyinbo has charged all Nigerians to recommit themselves to being an instrument of peace, sowing love in place of hatred, joy in place of sadness and […]

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Be your brother’s keeper, Tambuwal enjoins Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has admonished all Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers and shun vices that could jeopardize efforts of government to provide conducive atmosphere for the citizens to realize their life objectives. In a Christmas message issued Sunday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal enjoined his countrymen and women to continue to […]

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Christmas: Security step up in Plateau, vehicular movement, tricycle, restricted

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2017 0

Security agencies in Plateau State have put measures in place to ensure a hitch-free Christmas celebration, which includes deployment of policemen and anti-bomb units to places of worship and strategic locations. Security operatives in the state under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven, aside from a show of force to scare off any intending criminals […]

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Xmas: Buhari celebrates with Nigerians, promises better days

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari celebrate with Nigerians on Christmas, and has given the assurance of better days ahead. In his 2017 Christmas message on Saturday, he said: “I am deeply convinced that better days lie ahead for us as a nation as we make progress on all the major fronts where we have set our energies […]

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FG declares Dec. 25th, 26th and 1st Jan. 2018 as Public holidays.

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2017 0

The Federal Government has declared Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th December 2017 and Monday 1st January 2018 as Public Holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebration. The Honourable Minister of Interior, General (Rtd) Abdulralman Bello Dambazau who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined the Christian faithful and all Nigerians […]

Business

Yuletide: Arik increases frequencies to enhance festivities

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2017 0

Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest carrier said it is increasing its capacity ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations to enable customers to celebrate the festive season with family and friends with ease. The capacity increase, which will boost its key domestic routes, especially in the South East and South South zones, takes effect from December […]

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Lagos to decentralise this year’s Christmas celebration

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2017 0

The Lagos State government has said that this year’s Christmas celebration will be decentralised and celebrated in all the 20 Local Government Councils and 37 Local Government Development Councils. The state’s Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdullateef Abdulhakeem, stated this on Friday while speaking to journalists shortly after receiving an award from the

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Paris Club Refund: Oyo workers, pensioners will smile before Christmas

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2017 0

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has promised that pensioners and workers in the state’s public service will celebrate the coming end-of-the-year festivities with smiles with the expected refund of the Paris Club excess deduction to the state. The governor made the promise in his address during the Mawlid An Nabiyy (celebration of Holy Prophet Muhammad’s […]

Labour

Buhari gives Govs marching order to pay salaries before December

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged state governors to ensure that they pay all the salaries owed workers before Christmas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. The president gave the charge on Monday, when he met with the governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Many states are still owing workers several months of salaries and […]

Features

MYTHS OF “EMBER” MONTHS: True or false?

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

……It’s the month Prophet Mohammed died, Cleric ……Obey traffic rules, safety of life not negotiable – LASTMA For some folks, the last four months of every year with the string “ember” are not just the regular months spanning September to December, the mythical aura these months attract, according to observers, have continued to stir