Friday, 25 December 2015

NigerianEye: “Nigeria to reduce petrol price from January 1st” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigeria to reduce petrol price from January 1st” plus 29 more


Nigeria to reduce petrol price from January 1st

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 07:45 PM PST

The Federal government is set to reduce the pump price of petrol to about 85 or 86 naira per litre. Minister of State for Petroleum , Dr Ibe Kachikwu who disclosed this during a tour of the Port...

Jesus was not Born on December 25 - Femi Aribisala explains

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 07:15 PM PST

Jesus was born on the Feast of Tabernacles. He was not born on "Christmas Day." Jesus was not born on December 25. That is the date of a pagan festival of the sun god Tammuz merged with Christianity...

Nigerian Army suppressing freedom of expression – Shiites

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 07:45 PM PST

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria has accused the Nigerian Army of trying to suppress the truth about the clash that resulted in the deaths of many of its members. In a statement by the President of...

The next Edo state governor is... - Oshiomole

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 07:44 PM PST

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said that someone who believes in the State and has the capacity to manage it will emerge as candidate of the All Progressives Party (APC) and win the votes...

Family members of victims of Anambra gas explosion search bushes for corpses of their relations

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 07:45 PM PST

Family members and relations of victims of the gas explosion in Nnewi have started combing the bushes around the gas plant in search of corpses of their relations who are still missing, even as the...

Christmas: Tinubu, Dogara want Christians to emulate Jesus Christ

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 07:44 PM PST

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu,, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, have urged Christians to imbibe the lessons of the birth of Jesus...

Leaders must come together to pull Nigeria out of its challenges – Buhari

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 07:42 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined all those in leadership positions across the strata of the society to come together and pull the country out of its current challenges. He made the call on...

Black Christmas in Ibadan as fire razes 200 shops

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 06:11 PM PST

It was indeed a black Christmas for traders in the popular Sango Market, Ibadan as fire razed over 200 shops in plank section of the market. The market which at Alaro area of Sango was reportedly...

Buhari says gas plant blast claims ‘tens’ of lives

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 12:04 PM PST

"Tens" of people were killed in a huge Christmas Eve blast at an industrial gas plant in southeastern Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari said Friday. In an emailed press statement, Buhari said he...

'Biafra died in 1968' - Satguru Maharaj

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 11:07 AM PST

Satguru Maharaji ji, the founder of the One Love Family Sect, on Friday urged pro-Biafra agitators to refrain from acts that could threaten the nation's unity. Maharaji ji made the plea in Ibadan...

Aisha Buhari distribute gifts to patients in FCT

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 12:02 PM PST

The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Friday expressed her love to patients as she personally distributed gifts to them at the Kubwa General Hospital, Abuja, to mark Christmas. "I am here...

9 Things You Should Never Do After A Fight With Your Partner

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 11:06 AM PST

Fights do not always end with hugs and kisses. A fight between a couple means they disagree about something. It can involve yelling and screaming, or it may involve no words at all, but rather the...

5 Alarming Signs Your Partner Is Not Over His Ex

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 11:03 AM PST

Should you be worried that his past will come back to haunt you?Is your new boo still fretting over his old flame?It's definitely not easy to get over an ex. It's even harder to move on and start...

Pastor Prays For Robbers Who Snatched His N160 000

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 11:01 AM PST

A pentecostal pastor has prayed for robbers who snatched his N160, 000 and a mobile phone in Ijora area of Lagos State, on Wednesday. The pastor, who identified himself as Emmanuel Daniel of...

Xmas: NEMA Holds Party For IDPs In Yola

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:56 AM PST

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday organised a Christmas "get-together'' for returnee Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yola, Adamawa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

APC Preaches Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence At Christmas

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:54 AM PST

As Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has called on Nigerians to reflect deeply on the virtues...

PDP Calls For Special Prayers On Eid-El-Maulud, Christmas

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:52 AM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday charged Nigerians to use this year's Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas to offer special prayers for the unity and stability of the nation and recommit their...

Christmas fire destroys buildings, property in Edo

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:46 AM PST

Tragedy struck on Friday when an inferno razed four buildings on First East Circular road in Benin, the Edo State capital. It was gathered that the fire started at about 12pm, when many Christians...

Governor Ambode hopeful inspite of gloomy predictions in 2016

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:45 AM PST

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has expressed confidence that inspite of the gloomy economic predictions, the state will record progress in 2016. Ambode spoke at the Christmas Eve Dance...

Defence Minister reiterates FG support for troops fighting insurgency

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:44 AM PST

The Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Dan-Ali (rtd), has assured soldiers fighting insurgency in the North East of government's commitment to provide the needed logistics to expeditiously end...

We will ensure speedy passage of 2016 Budget - Saraki

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:42 AM PST

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Friday reassured that the 2016 Budget proposal before the two chambers of the National Assembly would be accorded speedy passage to ensure its smooth...

Hoodlums disrupt activities of fun seekers at National Theatre

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:41 AM PST

Suspected hoodlums on Friday disrupted the peace of fun seekers at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Many people who had come to the premises to spend...

Buhari mourns Anambra gas victims

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 10:38 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep regret over the loss of lives following Thursday's gas explosion at an industrial complex in Nnewi, Anambra. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday by...

Reps to summon NERC boss over electricity tariff hike

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 06:12 AM PST

The House of Representatives has said it will summon the top management of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in January over the increase of electricity tariffs. The Chairman, House...

79 persons die in Lagos fires

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 06:10 AM PST

No fewer than 79 people died in different fire disasters in Lagos State between January and November, according to the state Fire Service. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the...

Buratai assures North East residents of peaceful region in 2016

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 06:08 AM PST

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured residents of the North East of a more peaceful region in 2016. He gave the assurance on Thursday after his operational visits to...

Remembering Christmas, By Reuben Abati

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 04:26 AM PST

But Christmas today is different. It has become a commercial enterprise for many families and investors, with little or no emphasis on the spiritual dimension. I don't hear too many children going...

Don’t write off FG’s efforts to reposition Nigeria, Mark tells Nigerians

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 03:08 AM PST

The Former Senate President, Sen. David Mark, has urged Nigerians not to write off the efforts the Federal Government is making to reposition the country in spite of the security and socio-economic...

Pope Francis urges faithfuls to reject materialism, embrace simple values

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 03:06 AM PST

Pope Francis was expected to appeal for reconciliation of fractured communities in his Christmas Day blessing Friday, as the world takes stock of a year of violence and suffering that saw hundreds of...

Malawi suspends 63 civil servants over stolen US funds

Posted: 25 Dec 2015 03:03 AM PST

Malawi has suspended 63 civil servants who allegedly stole millions of dollars of US funds sent for fighting HIV and AIDS, local media reported Friday. Health Minister Peter Kumpalume told the...

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