The News Blog

December 26, 2017

“I assure you of my commitment to your welfare and that of your families” | See what Buratai told soldiers fighting Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has sent a Christmas message to soldiers fighting Boko Haram. The army chief commended “the hard work and sacrifices of our gallant officers and soldiers currently engaged in Operation LAFIYA DOLE and other operations across the country.” See the full message below: “I wish to convey... Read More

boko haram, Nigerian Army, Nigerian soldiers, Tukur Buratai

December 25, 2017

Six killed in another attack in Southern Kaduna

Gunmen have killed at least six people after attacking Anguwan Mailafiya, Gwong Chiefdom, Jama’a local government area of Kaduna state. The attack comes after gunmen invaded a Carol service at Nindem community. Representative of Jema’a/ Sanga federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Shehu Garba said 10 people were injured in the attack. “It was with deep... Read More

Attack, gunmen, Six killed, Southern Kaduna

December 25, 2017

No plan to increase fuel pump price – Osinbajo

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday said the Federal Government has no plan to increase pump price of fuel. Osinbajo said this when he visited fuel depots in Lagos, alongside Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu. Background: Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose had alleged that the Federal Government plans to increase fuel price through... Read More

fuel scarcity, price, pump, Yemi Osinbajo

December 25, 2017

President Buhari is confused about his age

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he thought he was 74 but was told he was 75 years old. Buhari said this when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammed Bello, led a delegation to pay him Christmas homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari had celebrated his birthday with governors and family members last... Read More

age, confused, Health, Muhammadu Buhari

December 25, 2017

Vice President Osinbajo needs to take a break from making endless promises

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said “fuel queues will be eliminated” in a few days. Osinbajo said this after holding a meeting with some major oil marketers. He tweeted a video clip of the meeting with the caption, “Held a meeting with the major Oil marketers this morning. Within the next few days, we expect... Read More

fuel scarcity, promises, queues, Yeni Osinbajo

Fuel

December 25, 2017

FG has a plan to reduce fuel price but will it work?

The Federal Government has said it is making efforts to maintain retail price of fuel at N145 per litre. This includes paying N40.70 for every litre, according to Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru. While speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Baru said the landing cost of petrol is... Read More

FG, Fuel Price, plan, reduce

Nigeria

December 25, 2017

Buhari’s daughter gives her version of her father’s softer side

One of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari, Halima says her father told her that she must study hard because he has nothing to offer than education. Halima said this while speaking in a video documentary titled ‘The Human Side of President Buhari’. The 55-minute video, put together by the media and publicity department of... Read More

Buhari documentary, halima, president buhari

December 25, 2017

Fuel is now available, stop panic buying – NUPENG

The South-West Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Tayo Aboyeji on Monday confirmed that massive loading of petrol was ongoing at different depots in Lagos. Aboyeji made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, assuring Nigerians that the current scarcity of fuel would end... Read More

fuel scarcity, nnpc, NUPENG

December 25, 2017

PDP governors talk about Secondus’ emergence as National Chairman and you will notice one common thing

Some PDP state governors have said that the emergence of Uche Secondus as the National Chairman was because of his strength, character and honesty. The governors stated that Secondus as National Deputy Chairman stood for the truth and ensured that rules were adhered to during party primaries. They spoke at the Thanksgiving Service in honour... Read More

Nigerian politics, party politics, PDP, PDP Governors, Uche Secondus

December 25, 2017

Osinbajo joins Buhari, Baru, Kachikwu in making promises to end #fuelscarcity

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is regrettable that Nigerians have to celebrate Christmas in discomfort. His Spokesman, Laolu Akande, quoted him as saying this when he visited two filling stations in Lagos. During the surprise visits to Oando filling station in Lekki and Hayden Petrol station, Victoria Island, Osinbajo said the situation is “deeply... Read More

fuel scarcity, Yemi Osinbajo

December 25, 2017

Osinbajo, Dabiri, others have something to say about Buhari’s ‘softer side’

In a documentary put together by the Media and Publicity department of the State House, President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that he will never betray the trust reposed in him by Nigerians to please his children or other family members. The 55-minute documentary titled: “Buhari: Beyond the Iron and Steel”, was aired by the Nigerian... Read More

Abike Dabiri, Buhari's documentary, Ibikunle Amosun, Muhammadu Buhari, Nasir el-Rufai, Yemi Osinbajo

December 25, 2017

Here’s what your favourite celebrities are up to this Christmas

It’s Christmas and while we go about the festivities, we secretly look out for our favourite celebrities and their own plans for the Christmas Day celebration. From Christmas cards to family pictures to giant trees, here’s a quick look into what these Nigerian celebrities are up to this Christmas (story will be updated as the... Read More

celebrities, christmas, Christmas Day, kate henshaw, Lami philips, Ufuoma Mcdermott

December 25, 2017

Wizkid joins Davido to perform “Fia” at #WizkidTheConcert

Nigerian singers, Davido and Wizkid, who had been thought to be at loggerheads were seen performing together at the latter’s concert, #WizkidTheConcert. More Davido and Wizkid moments at #WizkidTheConcert 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/xtugOQN8vI — Y! Online (@YNaija) December 25, 2017 Wizkid joined Davido to perform “Fia” at the concert which took place December 24 at Eko Hotel,... Read More

concert, Davido, wizkid

December 25, 2017

PDP sweeps Ekiti LG polls

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won in all the 16 Local Government Areas and 177 wards in Saturday’s Local Government Elections. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had on Thursday announced it would not participate in the elections. Five political parties: the Action Democratic Party, National Democratic Liberty Party, Peoples’ Democratic Party, People’s Party of... Read More

Ekiti, LG Polls, PDP

December 24, 2017

EFCC drags Innoson boss to court for fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dragged the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Innoson motors, Innocent Chukwuma to court for fraud. The EFCC in a statement by it spokesman on Sunday said he was charged alongside his brother, Charles Chukwuma on four count charge at the Lagos State high court on conspiracy to... Read More

EFCC, Fraud, innocent chukwuma

December 24, 2017

Fuel crisis should not stop Buhari’s documentary from being aired – Presidency

The presidency has reacted to its decision to air a documentary on President Muhammadu Buhari at a time when there is fuel crisis. The documentary to show a different side of the president, will start airing on Sunday. In a statement on Sunday, Femi Adesina, Buhari’s spokesperson, said complaints will not stop the documentary from... Read More

Femi Adesina, fuel scarcity, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 24, 2017

Fuel scarcity: Governor Fayose is here with another Christmas gift for Ekiti people

Having promised to give 10,000 children Christmas dresses and ‘blessing’ tailors with sewing machines, the stomach infrastructure governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has come up with an idea to reduce the fuel queues. Taking to Twitter, as he has been doing for sometime now, the governor and intending President of Nigeria said he will be... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti, fuel scarcity

December 24, 2017

Show love, care and encourage one another as you celebrate Christmas | See PDP’s message to Nigerians

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to show love, care and encourage one another regardless of religious, ethnic and political inclinations, as they celebrate Christmas. The PDP made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Sunday in Abuja. The party also... Read More

President Buhari

December 24, 2017

President Buhari, you have failed, we are tired of baseless promises

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken on the lingering fuel scarcity that is becoming worse by the day, saying he “sympathises with all Nigerians”. See the statement below: Enough promises, the work should be done The number of promises and ‘remain calm’ statements since this fuel crisis can no longer be numbered. From the FEC mandating... Read More

Opinion, The News Blog

fuel scarcity, President Muhammadu Buhari

Kachikwu

December 24, 2017

Kachikwu urges calm and understanding as fuel crisis lingers

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, on Sunday dismissed a memo on the fuel crisis currently circulating on social media. The memo was said to have been addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari. The statement signed by Idang Alibi, Director Press MPR reads, “Our attention has been drawn to a message making the... Read More

fuel scarcity, Ibe Kachikwu, president buhari

Idris

December 24, 2017

Any reason the IGP wants to ‘reintroduce’ roadblocks?

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has directed immediate commencement of Stop and Search operations throughout the yuletide period. A statement by the Force spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood in Abuja on Saturday, said Idris directed all State Police Commands across the country to beef security at flashpoints, black spots and vulnerable points on major roads... Read More

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December 24, 2017

“I am deeply convinced that better days lie ahead for us” | See President Buhari’s Christmas message to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari wants Nigerians to be patient with his administration as they celebrate this Yuletide. The President in his Christmas message felicitates with all Nigerians, particularly Christians on the occasion saying: “The commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ is an important opportunity for us to show love to one another and encourage unity... Read More

christmas, President Muhammadu Buhari, yuletide

December 24, 2017

Labour Party hopes to oust APC, PDP, why not?

The Labour Party (LP) said it would provide Nigerians with a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 general elections. The party said both the PDP and APC have failed Nigerians in their effort to deliver good governance. The National Chairman of the party, Dr... Read More

2019 Elections, APC, Labour Party, party politics, PDP

December 24, 2017

‘President Buhari rejects demand to increase pump price’

There are reports that there is a subtle move by marketers to increase fuel price – as government accuses the marketers of sabotage. According to unknown sources quoted by The Nation, President Muhammadu Buhari said no to fuel price increment, including the re-introduction of fuel subsidy. “The key issue is a price war. The marketers... Read More

fuel scarcity, PENGASSAN, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 23, 2017

EPL Roundup: Manchester City thrash Bournemouth, Everton hold Chelsea to goalless draw, and other results

Here’s a roundup of matches in the English Premier League today. Everton hold Chelsea to goalless draw Everton continued their impressive run after playing a goalless draw with champions, Chelsea FC. The ninth-placed Toffees have not lost in six Premier League games, five of those since Allardyce took charge. Chelsea dominated, but struggled to breach... Read More

EPL Roundup, manchester city, manchester united, Tittenham

December 23, 2017

Here’s what NNPC is doing to stop fuel scarcity

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said some major marketers are already loading products round the clock from their various depots in Lagos to other parts of the country. In a statement on Saturday, NNPC said it has “intensified efforts to flood the market with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)” to curb the fuel scarcity. The... Read More

fuel scarcity, Marketers, nnpc, solution

December 23, 2017

I am convinced better days lie ahead for us – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians that better days are ahead on the country. The president said this in his Christmas message to Nigerians. “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 to surmount... Read More

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December 23, 2017

Buhari beat a sitting President in 2015…nobody can face him – Marwa

Former military administrator of Lagos, Buba Marwa has said President Muhammadu Buhari will win with a huge landslide at the 2019 Presidential election. Marwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress said this in an interview with The Sun. He said Buhari’s victory is a “forgone conclusion.” “The president’s victory in 2019 will be a... Read More

2015, 2019, APC, buba marwa, President Muhammadu hari

December 23, 2017

The $1bn ECA funds for security, IGP’s readiness to #ReformSARS and other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. As the fuel scarcity worsened, PENGASSAN threatened to go on indefinite strike, considering the FG’s resolve not to do anything about previous agreements. The strike began on Monday but, was called off same day after a meeting with the FG. Still on the matter,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Big ten, ECA funds, Nigerian News, Reform SARS, top stories

December 23, 2017

I am on my own…there’s nothing between me and Wizkid – Davido

Singer Davido has said despite numerous challenges he faced this year, he was able to prevail. In an interview with Punch, the superstar said his concert rounding off in Lagos will be massive. “Everybody knows what had happened to me this year, especially with the death of my friends. But I just had to overcome... Read More

challenges, Davido, wizkid

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