In commemoration of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Federal Government, on Friday, declared Monday and Tuesday, December 25 and 26, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays. According to Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, while announcing this on behalf of the Federal Government, felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians…
Following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cut a 50 per cent reduction in interstate bus fares during the festive season, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC ) has declared a free train ride from Thursday on all its passenger services. The NRC, in a statement, said following the President’s directive, it would commence…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, approved a 50 per cent reduction in the fares that commercial buses charge on interstate routes during the Yuletide season. Mr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals, while announcing the cut, said the effort is a presidential intervention aimed at offering relief to people with low…
Victor Olaiya, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, on Tuesday, banned the use of fireworks, firecrackers, or any other explosive device during the yuletide season in the state. According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the ban had become imperative because firecrackers and other explosive devices can lead to extensive damage…
Articulated vehicles will not be allowed to ply the Second Niger Bridge between Asaba and Onitsha, Anambra, when it opens for temporary use on Dec. 15 for the Yuletide, the FRSC has said. “From Dec. 15, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023, the new bridge will be open only to motorists and other road users, coming…
The Anambra Police Command has disclosed that effective deployment of men and materials, coupled with good supervision, helped to reduce crime to the barest minimum in the state during the yuletide. Mr Aderemi Adeoye, DCP in charge of Operations in the command, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, Rear Adm. Bashir Mohammed on Thursday, says 261 bags of cannabis worth over N100 million in the local market were intercepted during the Yuletide. Mohammed said this while addressing newsmen at the NNS BEECROFT parade ground, Apapa, Lagos State. He said that 413 bags of foreign rice and…
Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered command Commissioners of Police across the country and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to strengthen security nationwide. He directed them to initiate and implement well-coordinated crime prevention strategies and ensure round-the-clock visibility patrol towards peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country. The IGP in…
The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has assured its customers across the network of its commitment to ensuring hitch-free services during the Christmas holidays. In a statement by IBEDC Chief Operating Officer, Mr. John Ayodele, on Thursday in Osogbo, he said that the company had mapped out effective strategies to ensure that…
In order to ensure sanity and curb crashes, especially with repair works done on several roads by contractors during the festive season, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will be on the roads to enforce use of speed limit devices by commercial vehicles and other articulated vehicles. Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal…
The Police in Abia State have banned the sale and use of fireworks, popularly called knock-out, in the state during the Yuletide. The ban is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, Mrs Janet Agbede, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia. The statement, which was signed…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has set up 15 traffic control camps, 27 help areas, and 46 ambulance points, along critical routes of Nigeria to complement Operational and Public Education efforts during the yuletide. The Corps has equally mobilised over 30,000 Operatives from all field commands and the National Headquarters to commence end of…
In order to ensure peaceful and hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has deployed 1,500 personnel across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesperson, Mr Babawale Afolabi, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ilorin. “1,500 plain-clothed…
The Police in Nassarawa State on Friday ordered strict enforcement of the ban on the sale and use of fireworks and other explosives. This they say will prevent hoodlums from taking cover to perpetrate nefarious activity. The Commissioner, Adesina Soyemi, in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Ramhan Nansel also directed…
Ahead of Yuletide, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Babaji Sunday has banned the sales and use of all kinds of Fireworks, Fire-crackers, Knockouts in the FCT. The CP noted that the order is part of a proactive move by the Police to sustain the relative peace in the FCT,…
Ahead of the yuletide period, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts, Olugbenga Oyerinde, has advised against the use of all forms of fireworks and firecrackers within business districts in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, Oyerinde stated that as Yuletide is approaching, Lagosians should note that firecrackers can…
Ahead of Christmas and New Year season, the Kwara State Police Commissioner, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun has assured residents of the state of adequate safety and protection of their lives and property The Police Commissioner gave the assurance in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Ajayi Okasanmi, on Thursday in Ilorin. The Police chief hinted…
