He added that lawmakers should not allow the upcoming 2019 elections to overshadow their work for the people that elected them.
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While many of us took time off from work and other preoccupations to be with our families over the Christmas and New Year holidays, many Nigerian soldiers and members of other security agencies were in the front lines, ensuring that we were safe, protecting our lives and property,
This should ordinarily be a commendable step in the right direction, especially as it reveals the fact that the National Assembly is not taken in by the explanations so far offered by the Executive on the harrowing fuel crisis, which is only just abating in a few cities, while citizens in many parts of the country continue to wallow in fuel queues and are compelled to purchase products at exorbitant rates well above government-regulated prices.
An eyewitness, who preferred anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Christmas day at Obele Area of Ovom in Yenagoa, leaving residents in apprehension.
Speaking at a special Christmas party put together by the State Government and held simultaneously in all the 20 Local Government Areas of the State, Governor Ambode said the Lagos Project was on course, and that his administration was gradually and steadily building a State that works for all.
The children, aged between one month and 15 years, got various gift items that left them feeling happy and included in the yuletide celebration.
Chris Abiti, in an interview with NAN, said he and his family have been at the NNPC Mega Station in the Central Area for more than an hour and it is getting closer to his turn.
The minister, who was quoted by his Chief Press Secretary, Cosmas Uzodinma, as saying this in Abuja, also described these virtues as the recurrent themes of the message of Jesus Christ.
Mubi, the second largest town in Adamawa State, which has experienced series of attacks by Boko Haram insurgents, is under restriction of vehicular movement on Christmas Day until after 12 noon, while commercial cyclists operation has been suspended until Wednesday for security reasons.
First of all, let’s look at the connection of the event with December 25th. Was Jesus really born on December 25th? Virtually, biblical scholars have proposed every month on the Calendar. So why do we celebrate His birth in December? The tradition for December 25th is actually quite ancient. Hippolytus, in the second century A.D. argued that this was Christ’s birthday. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Church, January 6th was the date followed. But in the fourth Century, John Chrysostom argued that December 25th was the correct date and from that day till now, the Church in the East, as well as the west has observed the 25th of December as the official date of Christ’s birth.
Obi’s message was contained in a statement on Sunday
The PDP made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Sunday in Abuja.
Governor Ambode, in his Christmas message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, said the season symbolizes love, care and compassion for persons, especially the weak, vulnerable and less-privileged, adding that his message to everyone at this period is to put a smile on the face of persons who may not necessarily be able to pay them back.
He called on all Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity in line with the true teachings of Jesus Christ which emphasize tolerance, patience, brotherly kindness, care for the needy and love for one another, among other virtues.
In his Christmas and New Year message, Oyeyemi congratulated Nigerians for witnessing yet another yuletide and urged them to celebrate with care.
The command spokesman, DSP Joseph Alabi, gave the assurance while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Saturday.
The Commissioner in charge of Niger State Police Command gave the advice
A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria to some motor parks on Saturday revealed that transport fares have doubled, while many travelers are stranded because of the rush.
The Minister said Christmas is a season to give and demonstrate love, urging, however, that such demonstration of love and generosity should extend beyond the season.
Francis, who is facing strong resistance to administrative and pastoral reforms, has in previous years used the annual speech to launch scathing attacks on corruption and malpractice within Vatican walls.