CHRISTMAS: BUHARI URGES NIGERIANS TO EXHIBIT VIRTUES OF LOVE, JUSTICE, SERVICE TO OTHERS
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others.
The President made the call in a Christmas message to Nigerians, especially the Christian faithful, as they celebrate this year’s Christmas on Friday.
“I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas.
On this occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others which he taught.
There can be no doubt that a greater manifestation of these virtues and ideals in our lives will immensely help us to become a more united, peaceful, secure and progressive nation.’’
Buhari also enjoined Nigerians to reach out in love and compassion to fellow Nigerians who were in distress at this period of the nation’s history.
He, particularly, urged Nigerians to remember victims of terrorism and insurgency in the country, especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
“I wish all Nigerians a Merry Christmas.
“Please drive carefully,’’ he said.
DPR BEGINS 24-HOUR SURVEILLANCE ON DEPOTS, FILLING STATIONS
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has set up a 24-hour special task force to supervise and monitor petrol sales at depots and stations.
It said that the task force would sanction depots and stations selling above the recommended price.
Mrs Dorothy Bassey, Assistant Director, Public Affairs in DPR, disclosed this in telephone interview with newsmen in Lagos on Thursday.
Bassey said the special team was set up purposely for the Yuletide with powers to take over the sale of the product from those selling above the approved price.
The DPR warned that those involved in the criminal act would henceforth lose their licence under the new steps being taken by agency to enforce discipline.
She said that the agency had some dedicated numbers on its Website through which Nigerians could send their complaints.
CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY: 100 BURNT TO DEATH IN ANAMBRA GAS EXPLOSION
Tragedy occurred, Thursday in the industrial town of Nnewi, Anambra state when an industrial Gas plant suddenly exploded and with over 100 persons burnt to death.
The explosion rocked the Inter Corp Oil limited(LPG Gas Plant), a subsidiary of Chikason Group.
According to an eye-witness, the fire incident which started at about 11am, was caused by an explosion when a truck was discharging its contents.
The source hinted that all the customers who went to the gas plant to get a refill were allegedly burnt to death while some of the victims who were in the neighborhood and passers-by also got caught in the inferno.
At the scene of the incident, the charred bodies of the victims and other severely burnt persons were taken to Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi.
It was gathered that the inferno did not allow rescue workers into the factory where hundreds were allegedly trapped.
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