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Christmas: Workers, pensioners deserves best care, welfare – NLC

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2019 0

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

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Yuletide: Military taskforce rewards communities with medical outreach

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2019 0

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 […]

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Yuletide: Ex-Senate President Mark urges prayers for peace, progress

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2019 0

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 […]

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Yuletide: Stop using fake, substandard tyres to avoid road crashes- Olagunju

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2019 0

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 […]

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DPR assures products availability during Yuletide

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2019 0

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 […]

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We can meet rice demand during Yuletide – Processors

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2019 0

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 […]

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FERMA needs N12bn emergency fund to rehabilitate roads

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2019 0

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,

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Yuletide: ATMs, fuel scarcity mar celebrations

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

* 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 […]

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2017 Yuletide, the worst in history – PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

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 […]

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LASEMA boss tasks residents on safety, rolls out response plans for yuletide

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2017 0

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

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Yuletide: FAAN proactive, beefs up security at airports

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

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 […]

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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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Medview airline offers Yuletide discounts on Lagos – London route

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

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, […]

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Yuletide: NDLEA boss warns against drug abuse

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2016 0

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 […]

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Yuletide: Army laud journalists, solicits robust partnership

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2016 0

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 […]

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Yuletide: Police assures adequate security in Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2016 0

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 […]

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Yuletide: Arik increases frequencies, adds new A340

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2016 0

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 […]

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As Nigerians celebrate Yuletide

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2016 0

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 […]

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Yuletide: Luxury bus owners bemoan gridlocks, multiple road checks

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2016 0

As the year gradually comes to an end, ushering Christmas and new year festivities, transporters, especially luxury bus owners, have appealed to the federal government to order the removal of the road blocks mounted by the Nigerian Army on many strategic highways in the South-eastern part of the country, owing to the impediments they constitute […]

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Yuletide: Nigerian army to dismantle some road blocks in S’East

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2016 0

The Nigerian Army “Operation Python Dance’’ in the South-East says some of its road blocks will be dismantled to facilitate free flow of traffic during the Yuletide. Deputy Director, Public Relations of 82 Division Nigerian Army, Enugu, Col. Musa Sagir, disclosed this while on patrol with newsmen at the River Niger Bridge head, Onitsha and […]