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December 25, 2022 Press Statement PDP Congratulates Governor Makinde on Birthday …Says He’s an Embodiment of God’s Blessings The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) felicitates with the Executive Governor of Oyo State, our own dear Governor Seyi Makinde FNSE, as he marks his birthday today. Governor Makinde, a Christmas baby, is an embodiment of God’s blessing, beloved of the people; a humane personality and exceptionally dedicated administrator who remains committed to the unity, stability and development of our dear nation. As a committed member of the PDP, Governor Makinde continues to display excellent leadership strides particularly in effectively delivering landmark and legacy projects for the benefit of the people in line with the manifesto, policies and programmes of the PDP. Our Party is proud of his efforts in the delivery of citizen empowerment, human capital and infrastructural developments across all sectors in Oyo State in keeping with the vision of the PDP. The Oyo State Inde...

Christmas Of Sorrows For Landlord, Tenants Of Building Razed By Fire In Awka. It was tears, pains and sorrow for the Landlord and tenants of No. 8 Amangwu Lane, Opposite White House, Umudioka Awka, as fierce fire consumed an entire building of fifteen rooms and two sitting rooms.  Speaking with newsmen who arrived the scene of the fire incident, the visibly shaken Landlord of the building, Mr. Ikechukwu Umeh revealed that the unfortunate fire incident, started in the early hours of yesterday December 24 and consumed the whole building. Mr. Umeh said he was already out for his business when he started getting calls that his house was on fire.  In tears, he told ABS that the house was his entire life's effort and he lost all his valuable properties and that of his tenants. On the cause of the fire, he explained that the children of one of his  tenants ignited the fire when they were playing with match sticks and lighted clothes in their room, which quickly spread and consum...

Abiodun acknowledges Nigeria's challenges, says better days ahead ...wants Nigerians to show love, kindness at Christmas The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has acknowledged that Nigerians were going through a trying time, but assured that efforts were being by the Federal and state governments to ease the economic crunch. The governor who stated this at a Christmas Day Service held at the St. James' Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area, however, noted that the economic downturn was not peculiar to Nigeria, but a global phenomenon. "This year has been a tough year. It has been a tough period with fuel scarcity, worst exchange rate, high cost of living and many other challenges. One thing we should note is that the problem is not peculiar to only Nigeria alone but the world over. Everybody in the world is feeling the heat. "All I can tell you is that the government is working to address this. All that I request from you is that you should have f...

Christmas: Yobe Governor supports over 500 Christians widows, Orphans, and vulnerable groups with food items.  His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON as part of his Government effort to support vulnerable persons across the state, on Friday 23 December 2022 directed SEMA to reach out to selected population in need ahead of 2022 Christmas celebrations.  The beneficiaries for this year were carefully selected by the leadeship of CAN Yobe State chaired by Bishop Yohana Audu and supported by SSA on interfaith to His Excellency Emmanuel Degubi Ayuba . At the official flag off of the distribution, the Executive Secretary SEMA called on beneficiaries to be there brothers keepers and share with neighbourhood in the spirit of extending love and unity. He assured them of Governor Bunis readiness to continue supporting vulnerable population across the state within available resources.  The CAN chairman who was represented by the State CAN secretary Rev Abako prayed for unity and ...

ARM YOURSELVES WITH PVC TO VOTE CREDIBLE LEADERS IN 2023, ORTOM CHARGES NIGERIANS AT CHRISTMAS  25th December The Benue State Governor Ortom has again charged Nigerians to arm themselves with their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC, to enable them vote credible and trusted leaders in next year's general elections. Governor Ortom gave the charge Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Gboko Road, Makurdi while delivering his goodwill message at a church service to mark this year's Christmas celebration. He stated that the country was going through pains, hardship, economic and security woes because those who were elected to lead the country at various levels have failed to leave up to their responsibility. In his words, " The 2023 elections is the only opportunity we have. So those who are yet to collect their PVCs, please, I beg you in the name of God to do so because that is the only way you can exercise your franchise and restore hope and dignit...

Gunmen Attack Southern Kaduna Community Again After Mass Burial Gunmen have again attacked Kagoro, in Mallagum-Kagoro, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. DAILY POST reports that the Southern Kaduna community was attacked again Friday night, a day after the mass burial of those killed earlier. The attack was carried out between the hours of 9pm to 10pm by the gunmen who started shooting sporadically. A source, who spoke to DAILY POST, stated that the gunmen came in their large numbers, fully armed. He added, “While the gunmen were shooting sporadically and the people were running for their safety, the timely intervention of the military saved the situation and no life was lost.” The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammed Jalige could not be reached for comment.  

Muslim Group Attends Christmas Service In Kaduna A Muslim group, on Sunday, attended a Christmas church service at one of the largest denominations in Zaria, Kaduna State, as a sign of love and efforts to strengthen religious tolerance. The prayer session was held at the Church of Brethren in Nigeria (Ekkelisiyar `Yan Uwa Ta Nigeria (EYN), Samaru, Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State. The group also presented a gift to the church to further stem love to boost religious tolerance between the two faiths. Speaking to newsmen after the service, the leader of the team, Prof Isah Mshelgaru, said the essence of attending the service was to rejoice with Christians on the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. He added that the visit was to rekindle and cement the existing relationship between the two faiths. “Islam says if someone is not your brother in faith, he is your brother in humanity and we share this humanity with everybody, either Muslim, Christian or whatever,’’ he said. “We decided to...

GOV. UZODIMMA APPROVES FREE BUSES FOR IMOLITES TRAVELING FROM LAGOS TO IMO -FREE FUEL TO ALL COMMERCIAL MOTORISTS IN THE STATE In the spirit of Christmas, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has approved for All Imo City Transport commercial (ICT) bus drivers and Commercial Motorcycle (OKADA) riders operating in Imo State to proceed to Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square (Former Heroes Square) on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, by 7:00 am to collect free fuel tickets.  In the same vein, the Governor approved free buses from Lagos to Imo state for Imolites.  This is part of Governor Hope Uzodimma's effort in putting smiles on the faces of Imo state commercial bus drivers and Okada operators this season as a result of the Hike in Fuel Pump Prices.  

PRESS RELEASE  In response kindly quote: AAA.003/CPRD/NHQ/ABJ/VOL/12/07 Date: Dec 24, 2022. Head of News.  NSCDC TRAINS 638 NEW AGRO RANGERS, ASSURES OF ADEQUATE SECURITY DURING THE YULETIDE. A total of 638 officers and men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), drawn from different State Commands across the Federation passed out successfully from an eight weeks intensive Agro Rangers training at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja.  The Commandant General (CG), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, charged the newly trained personnel to display professionalism in the discharge of their duties.  This was during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of 638 newly trained officers and men at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja, for the Agro Rangers unit, which is saddled with the responsibilities of ensuring increased food production to guarantee food security. The Agro Rangers are specialized Unit in the Corps established in 2016 through the initiatives of the ...

NDLEA intercepts Xmas Colorado, cannabis juice consignments at Lagos airport, seaport ...2 dock workers, businessman, 9 others arrested in Lagos, Kano, Imo, Abuja Consignments of Colorado concealed in vehicles imported from Montreal, Canada and packs of cannabis juice flown in from South Africa, meant for distribution ahead of the Christmas festive season, have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Tincan seaport, Apapa and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, both in Lagos state. At least, 12 suspects including two dock workers and a wine shop businessman have so far been arrested in connection with the two seizures as well as the recovery of 152 kilograms of skunk from two dealers in Kano; 100,000 pills of Tramadol in Imo state and 520kgs of cannabis hidden in soft drinks crates loaded in a truck coming to Abuja, the nations Federal Capital Territory. At the SAHCO import shed of the Lagos airport, the search of a...