The Nigerian Railway Authority (NRC) has concluded its Yuletide 50 per cent fare reduction, recording massive passenger turnout and widespread commendation for affordable, safe and comfortable rail transport. The Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Unyimadu said that thousands of Nigerians took […]
The Police Commands in Imo and Plateau states have announced a comprehensive ban on the sale, distribution, and use of fireworks and knockouts as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. Both commands stated that the measure is aimed at preventing injuries, fires, and public disturbances during the festive period. In a statement released on […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says workers and pensioners deserve the very best of care and welfare during the yuletide as they are the ones that turn the wheel that creates wealth. Mr. Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, said this in a Christmas message to workers, pension and Nigerians on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, […]
The Special Military Taskforce (STF), otherwise known as Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), mandated to restore peace in Plateau State, some parts Bauchi and Southern Kaduna, at the weekend took free medical outreach to two communities in Plateau, as a move to reward their corporation for peaceful coexistence. The beneficiary communities of Langtang and Wase Local […]
Minna – Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has urged Nigerians to use the Yuletide to pray for peace, progress and political stability in the country.Mark, in a statement signed by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, said seeking divine intervention would enable the nation to overcome the present security challenges and the myriads of […]
Birnin Kebbi – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists against using fake and substandard tyres to avoid road crashes during Yuletide. Assistant Corps Marshal Kayode Olagunju, Zonal Commanding Officer of FRSC in-charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara, gave the advice on Tuesday while flagging off the 2019 “Ember Month” at the Birnin […]
Abuja – The Department of Petroleum Resource (DPR) has assured Nigerians of adequate supply of products across the country before, during and after the yuletide season. Acting Director of Operations, Abuja Zonal Office, Alhaji Idris Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. “You can be rest […]
Abuja – The Rice Processors Association of Nigeria (RPAN) says members have the capacity to meet the Nigeria’s demand for rice during and beyond the Yuletide. The Chairman of RPAN, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja when he spoke with journalists. According to him, the combined capacity of integrated mills produced […]
Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Rep. Femi Bamisile, has appealed to the federal government to release N12 billion to the agency to put Nigeria’s roads back to good shape in this yuletide. The All Progressives Congress lawmaker, representing Ekiti South Federal constituency II, also urged the Minister of Works, […]
* Fuel scarcity easing in Lagos as fun seekers shun N’Theatre * Osinbajo: NNPC, not FG, bears cost do subsidy * Our depots empty, we’re not hoarding fuel-marketers The combination of fuel scarcity and the inability of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to dispense cash to bank customers have prevented some Nigerians from marking the Yuletide […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described this year’s yuletide celebrations as a disaster and called on Nigerians not to despair but to use the occasion to show love, care and encourage one another regardless of religious, ethnic and political inclinations. The party said it is disheartening that Nigerians could not merrily celebrate the yuletide […]
Following the sudden change of weather and preparations towards the Yuletide, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has advised Lagosians to be cautious in all dealings to avoid any form of emergency/disasters as well as to demystify the thinking that most emergencies and disasters are attributed to the ’ember months’. Speaking in his office […]
As the Yuletide approaches with expected passenger traffic surge, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), said it has beefed up security at all airports, especially the major international gateways in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano. The agency said this is to ensure that passengers and airport users make use of airport facilities without […]
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 […]
Medview Airline has announced discounted fares on the Lagos-London route as part of the Yuletide offer to passengers. The promo, which takes immediate effect and ends on December 31, 2017, for out bound and January 15, 2018, in-bound passengers, goes as low as N249,000 round trip for economy ticket Giving the details of the offer, […]
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (rtd), has highlighted the dangers of drug abuse during holiday season calling on members of the public to celebrate safely. Abdallah gave the advice as commanders of the agency conclude a summit in Jos, Plateau State with the theme; Change […]
The Special Task Force (STF), code name Operation Safe Heaven (OPSH), yesterday in Jos, the Plateau state capital, held media lunch with journalists as part of the Christmas celebration.Speaking during the event, the OPSH Commander, Major General Rogers Ibe Nicholas, said the aim is to appreciate the media for the role it played in the […]
The Kano State Police command has reiterated its readiness to protect lives and properties during Christmas and the New Year festivities. This was contained in a press statement released by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Majia and made available to news men on Wednesday evening. According to Majia, adequate security arrangements have been […]
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, is increasing its flight frequencies to key domestic destinations ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities to cope with passenger demands. The airline’s decision, according to the airline’s PR and Communications Manager, Adebanji Ola, is to increase flight frequencies on the domestic. This, he said, is […]
Every year, the month of December heralds the Yuletide in the Christian calendar. Not only is December the last month in the year, its symbolism is made manifest by the flurry of breathtaking activities across the entire globe. From the north to south and from east to west, the entire humanity celebrates the month with […]