D’banj Gets A 2015 Porsche Car From Slot Endorsement(Photos)

Koko master, D’banj has received a 2015 Porsche car from his Slot endorsement. Entering the new year with a bang.

Happy New Year Awesome People

May the Year 2016 bring for you….

Happiness, Success and filled with Peace,

Hope & Togetherness of your Family and

Friends.

May God continue to protect you in Jesus name....may all your heart desires be granted starting from now. 

God bless you all for being there all through 2015...I appreciate you, my awesome blog readers!!!

Wishing You a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Yemi Soph 

"I Met My Wife, Omotola, a Virgin” - Captain Mathew Ekeinde

Captain Ekeinde spoke to Society Editor, TAYO FAJORIN- OYEDIJI on why he chose Omotola, and married her at an early age and what has kept their marriage for 20 years. He also spoke on his career in the Aviation industry.

How does it feel being been married to sexy actress, Omotola?
Well, it has been great, the past 20 years that we have been married now. It has its own good and bad sides, the good side is that you get favours and the bad side of it is that you don’t have privacy. Apart from that, it has been fun.

How do you cope with her busy career schedule in fulfilling her role as a wife and mother?
We have a work plan or ethic that anytime she is on location or she is out of the house for few days or few weeks, I try to schedule my flights to ensure that I am around, so if I go on flight, I make sure I return home that very day or the following day, so we have been able to juggle it. Sometimes it does not work out because I am out and she is out as well and our kids are always alone, but most of the time, it has really worked out. That is how we have been able to juggle it over the years and it has been working.

Can you tell us what got you strucked to Omotola before you decided to marry her at a relatively young age. 
I have always believed and still believed it was God’s arrangement, I met my wife when she was 16 and married her when she was 18 so I knew her for 2 years but she has always been a lot older than her age in terms of her maturity, her physical structure, and the way she thinks. She is way ahead of her peers in her IQ. Of course I am older than her for 10 years and that was never a barrier, it was just something that just happened, I saw her and I fell in love with her and of course because I had always wanted to marry a virgin and she had turned 18 then and she seemed to fit into every item on the list I had written I wanted in a woman, for me the age difference was not an issue, the age of consent in Nigeria is 18,infact that was why I waited for her actually so it just happened, I can’t tell you why, nothing really specific but its heaven’s arrangement.

How did you career as a pilot start?
I had always wanted to be a Pilot since age 5. My Dad used to be the Divisional Police Officer incharge of Ikeja way back in the 70s, one of these independents day, it was his duty as the one in charge of the Ikeja, Airport to patrol and make sure most of the men are at the right place because the capital then was Lagos and they used to have the march past at the Tafawa Balewa Square, we used to have air force pilots taken off from the airport to fly over the Tafawa Balewa Square, so he often took me to the Air Force hanger because he had some air force officers that were pilots. we got there and they put me into the cockpit of a fighter airplane, yes it was on old one way back then I was 5 years old, that was like 1973/74,so you can imagine a 5 year old in a cockpit of a 5 year old plane, it blew my mind away and from that time I decided I was going to fly, so all through my primary and secondary school, I got stucked to that idea that I was going to be a Pilot, my parents tried to dissuade me, giving me reasons why being a Pilot will not work for me and all that but I just would not be deterred, that was how my aviation life started and when I finished secondary school at the age of 16,I went to the Aviation school, I got my license at age 16 and started flying at that age.

How did you rise through the ladder in your career?
I started flying in England and then came back to Nigeria in 1991 and joined Aero Contractors. I have worked for most airlines since then, I worked for AIC airlines owned by Chief Harry Akande, I worked for Bellview, I flew for Sosoliso, I have flown for Air Nigeria, we started Arik Air, I m now with Bristow Helicopters (Pan African Airline) so I have actually gone through the ranks.

What has kept your marriage for 20 years?
I believe it is God. My wife and I understand each other very well. We are well grounded in the bible, we both understand the words of God, we have an agreement and an understanding that no matter what the issues are, we sit down and we talk about it. For us Divorce is not an option, it does not even come in to play so we try to work things out no matter what it is and by Gods grace, our marriage has lasted this long.

What is your opinion about people saying actresses’ marriages don’t last and it is not a good profession but yours has lasted 20 years?
That notion was way back in the 80s and early 90s, not anymore, I remember when I was growing up in school playing football, people felt that footballers are wayward, they don’t have a future because they cannot make their academic marks, and that’s why you are playing football but these days even people in the university want to play football because there is so much money in it and it is now seem to be a glorified job so to speak so it is same thing with acting and singing, I don’t think there is any parent out there who thinks this profession are wayward. It is just for the individual to put their head straight and know their plans and also what they are doing.

Can you tell us about Omotola as your wife and a mother?
One thing is that she is a terrific cook, yes she is a yoruba and I am Igbo, I have always believed that Yoruba’s don’t have different types of delicacies like the igbos that has all kind of soups. When we got married, she had a lot of igbo friends who taught her how to cook all the Igbo soups and so she is an expert, she cooks very well. I don’t smoke and I don’t drink but I eat a lot and my kids love food as well. At home, she is just like anyone else, she is very simple, does her own house chores, makes sure the kids tidy up their rooms, help in the kitchen, tidy up the living room , yes we have house helps and people that help us but not all the time that we use them. So she is normal at home.

Can you tell us about your background?
I am from Edo state, precisely Sabon Gida Ora of Owan Local Government , I understand a little bit of Yoruba, I went to Emmanuel College Owerri, I actually grew up in the east, my primary and nursery was in Lagos, and because my dad used to be a Police Officer, we got transferred around the country especially in the east so my secondary school, all 5 years was in Owerri. My Mum is Igbo, precisely Abo in Delta State. They are alive and doing well.

Miss BumBum 2015 Wishes Fans Happy New Year With Raunchy Photoshoot

Miss BumBum Brazil 2015, Suzy Cortez stripped down for a raunchy photo-shoot as a way of wishing her fans a happy new year. She posed in nothing but a frilly underwear.
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After more than 50 allegations, Bill Cosby has been charged with sexual assault

Disgraced comedy legend Bill Cosby was charged with aggravated indecent assault on Wednesday stemming from allegations made by a former Temple University employee, Andrea Constand. 

The charge is the first criminal complaint Cosby, 78, is facing, though scores of women have come forward in recent years and accused the comedian of rape or sexual assault. Many of the claims leveled by women follow a similar pattern: Cosby first drugged them, and while they were incapacitated, he sexually violated them. That is the basis of the claim for which he was charged on Wednesday. 

Constand said that in 2004, Cosby drugged her inside his home in a Philadelphia suburb and then sexually attacked her. Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman announced the charge, a first-degree felony, at a press conference on Wednesday morning. Cosby has maintained his innocence despite allegations from dozens of women. 

Wizkid Gives Out A Million Naira To His Fans On Stage At Industry Night (Photos)

About last night, Naija Pop star boy Wizkid shares a Million Naira to his awesome fans at Industry Night who came out to cheer him on during his performance.

The Industry nite held at the Grand Ball Room of Oriental Hotel yesterday was a special Edition with Wizkid has the main act.

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Nnamdi Kanu apologises for calling Buhari terrorist, evil, paedophile

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has apologised to President Muhammadu Buhari for calling him a terrorist, evil and a paedophile in his radio broadcasts.

Kanu, who has been charged along with two others by the Federal Government before a Federal High Court in Abuja on six counts of treason and other ancillary offences, said he intended to write a private letter to Buhari to express his apology to the President.

He also apologised to former President Goodluck Jonathan and Igbo elders for “some uncomplimentary things” he said about them.

The 48-year-old pro-Biafran agitation leader, who is, however, unapologetic about his demand for a Republic of Biafra, has been in the custody of the Department of State Services since his arrest in Lagos on October 14, 2015.

He tendered the apology for his comment against Buhari and others in a statement which he made to the DSS on October 23.

The prosecution, in its summary of the case, alleged that in one of the radio broadcasts by Kanu on August 1, 2015, he expressed his resolve to actualise the Republic of Biafra and “cast aspersions on the person and the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.

The statement read in part, “Reference to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a terrorist, evil and a paedophile is regrettable and uncalled for and for that, I unreservedly apologise and will be doing so in a private letter to the President.

“Before PMB (President Muhammadu Buhari) there was the administration of Goodluck Jonathan. I also said uncomplimentary things about him and Igbo elders as well, which I now recognise should not have happened because it is un-African to be rude or insolent to elders.

“All I was trying to do is to draw attention to the problems afflicting society and something done about them.”

Ritual Killer’s Den in Lagos Exposed after Victim with Slashed Throat Escaped

Residents of Big Daddy Street in the Atinplome, Bagadry area of Lagos State on Tuesday stormed an uncompleted building in the area, which they suspected to be a ritual killer’s den, after a female victim raised the alarm.

PUNCH Metro learnt that at about 12am, while a carnival went on in the area, a woman in her late 20s, whose name had yet to be known, had run into the party with her throat

 partly cut, while blood was streaming out of her body. 

It was gathered that the girl, who later became unconscious and was rushed to a private hospital in the area, told the partying crowd that an alfa, identified as Mallam Sheu, had tricked her into the uncompleted structure before slitting her throat 

with a knife.

The matter was said to have been reported at the Morogbo Police Division, and some policemen came to the scene, but the alfa was said to have fled the uncompleted apartment. 

It was learnt that in the morning, more residents thronged the area and they were said to have found bloodstains, old clothes, charms and ladies’ clothes inside the structure.

Speaking with PUNCH Metro, a resident who identified herself as Mummy Eso, said youths in the area attempted to burn the den in the afternoon, thinking that the girl had died as a result of her injuries. 

Mummy Eso added that the alfa did not stay in the area and nobody suspected that he used the place for evil purpose. 

She said, “There was commotion in our area in the midnight when boys holding a street party saw the girl bleeding from the throat. The girl, who just managed to speak, pointed to the structure and said an alfa had attempted to kill her, but she managed to escape.
“One of her hands had also been tampered with. So, the youths became furious and headed for the uncompleted building. Some policemen, who were also on guard duties at the carnival were informed about the incident and they went too. But information had got to the man, and he escaped before they could arrest him.
“Since morning, people have been coming to the area to check the building. They attempted to burn it in the afternoon.”

Another resident, identified as Akeem Ajao, who visited the building, said the youths found old bloodstains, clothes and charms. 

He said, “The lady ran into the carnival with blood streaming out of her body. One of those at the carnival saw her and came to her rescue. She said a man was in the house trying to slaughter her.
“We rushed the girl to a hospital, where she is now receiving treatment. We did not know that the alfa used the house to do evil works. The girl’s clothes were bloodstained. The police have also come to the area this morning.
“When I entered the house, I saw bloodstains, charms and a human bone was also in the man’s car – a Gulf 4 vehicle. It was the boys holding the carnival who noticed the girl.
“The girl’s neck was cut. Nobody knows the family of the girl involved. The man has run away from the area.”

Our correspondent gathered that the alfa had been having an affair with the lady, before he took her to the uncompleted building on the evening of the carnival. 

The lady was said to have come from the Igando area to Atinplome.

Kanye West Lands GQ’s ‘Most Stylish Man Of 2015’ For A 2nd Year In A Row

GQ has finally picked their Most Stylish Man of 2015, and the results have come back giving Kanye West the title.

After winning the title from the prestigious fashion magazine last year, the Yeezus rapper was able to harness enough votes to land the win for a second year in a row.

Not only have fans been voting strongly for Kanye West, who was up against model Lucky Blue Smith in the polls, but Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, andKhloe Kardashian have been pushing for him on social media as well.

The magazine released a statement that read, “And in the end, there were a lot of votes; nearly one million cast in twenty-four hours. The final tally: 520,119 votes for Kanye, 445,073 for Lucky Blue.”

"I Didn’t Return To Music Because I Failed In Politics" – 9ice

Nigerian Indigenous music heavyweight star, 9ice has denied claims that he returned to music because he failed in politics.

The ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner, according to reports shocked his fans when he showed his interest in running for a House of Reps seat in Oyo state but unfortunately lost during the APC primary in the last elections.

Speaking with Punch, 9ice affirmed that although he did not win the election, the experience has taught him a lot.

In his words, he said:

“When I got into politics I realised that whatever level you attain in life, there are people who are more successful. If you think you are the richest man alive, politics would teach you that there are richer men on earth. There are a lot of things that need to be done and a lot of wrongs that need to be right. We need someone like a prophet to lead this country. We need someone with the fear of God. It goes beyond having a degree; we need leaders with the fear of God. We need someone like Pastor Adeboye to rule this country, besides he is educated and that is a plus. We need someone with good conscience and the fear of God. We don’t have that in Nigeria.”

The singer, after fighting a good fight, but losing the APC primaries in his Ogbomosho hometown, returned to his true calling while stressing that he did not return to music because he failed in politics.

9ice finished up saying that:

“It is not true that I am returning to music after failing in my political endeavours. People would always talk. When I went into politics, people said that it was because I was no longer making money through music. Music is my passion and even if it does not put food on my table, I would continue to pursue my passion. Music is something I can do for free. If it pays my bills fine, but if it doesn’t, I would still continue to do music. They have not heard the last of my political sojourn; come 2019, I would contest again.”

Fire guts petrol tanker, Galaxy TV in Lagos

The Lagos State Fire Service, Wednesday, confirmed that a white tanker loaded with fuel burst into flames, extending to Galaxy Television station on Fatai Atere Way, Mushin, Lagos state.

Reports claim that no fewer than seven persons also escaped death in the Lekki tollgate area of Lagos State following the fire incident.

The incident which happened around 2pm, was reportedly caused by an electrical fault in the tanker’s engine. It was gathered that as the driver and other mechanics attempted to fix the fault, there was a spark, which led to an explosion, The Punch reports.

Tiwa Savage performs in a rice sack after sexy outfit controversy(Photos)

Mavin Records first lady, Tiwa Savage sure knows how to get attention anytime she needs it. The mother of one turned up at a concert last night dressed in a 'Sack' of rice. 

In the past, Tiwa has performed in a lot daring outfits and was recently slammed when she stepped out wearing a one-armed, one-legged bodysuit with a red corset underneath but never will one have guessed she'll turn up in a sack of rice.

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Cleric to Buhari: ‘Release Nnamdi Kanu, otherwise the Heavens will strike’

A cleric, Prophet Anthony Nwoko of the Church of God, says Heaven will fall if President Muhammadu Buhari doesn’t release Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu, with immediate effect.

Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, is still being detained after a Federal High Court granted him bail from the custody of the Department of State Security.

While addressing a press conference at the end of a Prayer Summit organised by 24 pastors in Enugu, Prophet Nwoko chastised the leaders of the South East whom he described as selfish.

“I cannot find any clean political leader from the South East. The governors are selfish, self centered, and have never pursued any action that will uplift the overall well-being of Igbo nation.”

Furthermore, the cleric said the continued detention of Kanu was an act of injustice. “Buhari must release Nnamdi Kanu with immediate effect, otherwise the heavens will strike.”

Prophet Nwoko also described himself as the anointed savior sent on a special mission for the glory of God in Nigeria.

“The religious leaders saw the glory in the country but could not deliver the message to the nation, the judgment will be upon them for denying Christ, his glory. I was spiritually crowned for the nation and the world and was sent on a special mission for the glory of God.

“They should allow this light to materialize, if not crisis will overrun the nation as a whole, Prophet Nwoko is a chosen prophet, Igbos should seek for the prophet. The truth is finally here, but Nigeria finds it difficult to believe, the nation refuses to recognize the presence of the anointed saviour of the world because of tribalism.”

“The nation has gone against God’s will, they hide the truth about Jesus because of what they will eat, the spirit has advised Nigerians to crown the king of this nation for the world to bear witness of the second coming of the Holy One.”

Obasanjo has a message for rich and successful Nigerians (READ)

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged wealthy Nigerians to participate in the development of their local communities.

Obasanjo said rather than wait for the government to develop every region of the country, the rich can assist in rural development.

The retired politician made the call over the weekend, while delivering a goodwill message at the 2015 edition of the Ibogun-Olaogun Day, in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun state.

“Successful individuals who have made it in life will be doing the country a lot of good in reducing the menace of unemployment, only if they can interact with the rural areas and establish businesses in the rural communities without waiting for government.

“We don’t need to wait for government before developing our communities, particularly some of us who were raised from the village. We should not wait for any government ticket.

“Let us think of what we can do for ourselves and our communities; what we can do for ourselves to make our rural communities more habitable for us.

“When I was growing up in this community, there was no latrine, no bathroom, and no clinic. But today, there are over a dozen of people who would have died if the clinic we constructed through the community’s self-effort had not been in existence.

“Each of us can encourage village renewal; we don’t need to wait for government if we don’t want to tarry for too long. The need to raise fund for our community secondary school is borne out of the need that we cannot wait for government to do it all. We have to carry our load by ourselves before we say government should come to our aid. That is the reality today.”

I am not in Dubai to plot against Buhari, I am here on medical ground - Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday debunked reports that he was part of a conspiracy against President Muhammdau Buhari

He said “political mischief makers and enemies of unity,” alleged that he has been hosting political meetings against the current government at Burj Al-Arab, Dubai.

Atiku said contrary to the rumours, he was currently in Dubai with his family for physiotherapy on his injured knee.

In a statement by his media office in Abuja, yesterday, and signed by his Media Adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, Atiku said he was embarrassed by the deliberate falsehoods being spread against him by political opponents who are bent on causing distraction for President Buhari at a time all energies should be channelled into helping the President actualise his change agenda.

Atiku stated that his medical treatment was his private affair, which should not be politicised by anybody to achieve sinister objectives.

He said: “Whether at home or abroad, the Turaki is preoccupied with his unassailable support to President Buhari and his administration, especially in this critical time, as it works assiduously to turn the fortunes of our dear country around and make Nigeria work for the greater good of Nigerians.

“Rumour mongers and mischief makers are toxic to the progress of the APC and the country at large”, adding that “the campaigns are gone, and therefore, all energies should be constructively devoted to the success of the Buhari administration.

“This is yet another plot of the enemies of our country and democracy to divide, divert attention and distract the APC in its avowed commitment to secure the country, provide jobs for the mass of unemployed youths, build needed critical infrastructure, enthrone a regime of probity and accountability and pull the country out of the economic woods it has been consigned to by locust years of mismanagement.”

Actor Charles Okocha(Igwe TuPac) reportedly hit by stray bullet, rushed to an emergency room

Nigerian actor, Charles Okocha, more popularly known as Igwe Tupac for his comedy stints has reportedly been rushed to the Emergency Room after being a victim of gunfire.

According to pop musician and fellow friend, Kelly Hansome, Igwe Tupac was hit by some mobile policemen who were firing their weapons randomly.

We sincerely hope he pulls through.

2015 Globe Soccer Awards: Lionel Messi Wins Best Player Of The Year

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has been amazing in 2015, and has received numerous awards over the course of the year, with the latest coming at the Globe Soccer Awards.

Messi wins at 2015 Globe Soccer Awards

Messi, who is the front-runner to win the 2015 FIFA Ballon D’Or, beat 2014 winner Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus keeper Gianlugi Buffon to win the award.

“Obviously I am very happy to be here and delighted to win this award but as always, the most important thing is the collective, the team,” Messi said.

“It is difficult to pick out one moment from what has been an extraordinary year for Barcelona—the whole year has been wonderful.”

Sexy or Trashy? Tiwa Savage Takes Fashion Risk at Concert (photos)

Mavin records first lady, Tiwa Savage, sure knows how to get attention anytime she needs it but what baffles some fans is if her actions sometimes are worth it as a married woman.

The singer had gotten tongues wagging during the just concluded Mavins concert which was recently held in Lagos, as she stepped out wearing a one-armed, one-legged bodysuit with a red corset underneath.

Mother Raises Alarm after Husband who Raped Daughter till She Became Dumb Walked Free

Two months after a 37-year-old mechanic, Thompson, sexually abused his daughter till she lost her voice, the victim’s mother has raised the alarm that the authorities had released the man without prosecution.

Thirty-two-year-old Funmi toldSaturday PUNCH that she and her children had been living in fear of what Thompson might do to them for causing his woes.

Thompson was arrested  in October when Funmi alleged that her husband had on many occasions raped their four-year-old daughter, Rebecca, in their home in Igando area of Lagos.

She alleged that apart from having sexual intercourse with the little girl on several occasions, she had caught her husband inserting his finger into the private part of the girl more than once, all of which had traumatised Rebecca to the point where she could no longer talk.

For reporting the case, Funmi and her children were allegedly threatened by her husband, forcing her to move out of his house.

Funmi said, 

“With all that he did, I thought he would face the law. I thought he would be prosecuted for the abominations he had committed.
“Now, I look over my shoulder anytime I walk on the street. I always tell my children to be careful too. Who knows what he is planning against us?

“I fear for my life and that of my children now. After he was released, he went to the school of my children and attempted to take them from there, but the teacher did not release them to him. I did not even know he was released until they told me he visited the school.”

She said Rebecca is gradually regaining her voice.Funmi, who alleged that her separated husband was diabolical, had explained that the sexual abuse of their daughter started when the girl was two years old.

She began, 

“It started in 2013 when I suddenly woke up one night and saw my husband removing the panties of my daughter. It was in the midnight. I wanted to shout but I wanted to see what he was up to. So, I acted like I didn’t see him because the room was relatively dark.
“When he pulled down her panties, he looked around and when he felt convinced that everyone was deep asleep, he stood up and moved to where the girl was and dipped his hand in her private part. I screamed.”

The case was reported to the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender, where a lawyer was assigned to handle the case.

“I was surprised that he has been released. Nobody told me anything,” Funmi said.

She told our correspondent that efforts to get an explanation from the lawyer assigned to her case has been abortive.

Director of the Esther Child Rights Foundation, Esther Ogwu, who reported the case to the OPD, explained that the case might have been destroyed by the police when it was transferred to the Department of Criminal Investigation in the state.

She said, 

“I can say with confidence that the problem could not have come from the OPD because they don’t waste time in handling terrible cases like this.
“The police were the ones who released him without prosecution. They even called the woman a liar for reporting that her husband raped his own daughter when she was invited to come and give her statement.
“It is unfortunate the woman is no longer safe now. She told us that she now runs from one place to another in fear of her husband. I feel sad when things like these happen in our country and the culprits go scot-free.”

When our correspondent contacted the spokesperson for the OPD, Mr. Adeoba Adeniji-Adele, he said he would need to make findings about the status of the case before giving the agency’s official comment on the case.

2nd Hand? IK Ogbonna's New Range Rover Breaks Down during First Public Outing (Photos)

Nollywood actor Ik Ogbonna's wife, Sonia, shared the good news on her IG page yesterday that her husband had just acquired a Range Rover.

The excited parents also had their son's name engraved as the customised plate number. The car however made its first public appearance yesterday but left the family embarrassed after breaking down in public. The plate number gave them away and people took pictures.

According to a fan who shared photos on Instagram, the ride is not a new one.

Read what the fan wrote below.

We can’t say if the jeep is a second hand ride. We guess the actor was only trying to change the rims.

CBN Governor loses mother on Christmas day

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has lost his mother.

Madam Alice Emefiele, who was aged 94, died on Friday, December 25 at about 6:20 am.

The governor has recieved a condolence message from President Buhari in a statement that was signed by his senior special assistant on media and publicity, Garba Shehu.

Photos From Rita Dominic's Star Studded Christmas Party

Actress Rita Dominic yesterday hosted an of-the-hook Xmas party and it was star-studded, filled with celebs.

Rita Dominic hosted the party at her home in Lagos like she does every year. Celebs that attended this year’s party included Tuface and his wife Annie, Banky W, Toke Makinwa, Jeremiah Ogbodo, Stella Michaels, Waje, Lanre DaSilva Ajayi, Femi DaSilva, David Tlale, Millen Magese, Omawumi and more.

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Petrol To Sell Below N87 From January – Minister

The Federal Government would on January 1 next year reduce the pump price of the Petrol to N85 per litre.

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu broke the news to journalists in the Port Hacourt Refinery Company (PHRC), where he spent Christmas inspecting the plant.

Pressed to reveal when the new price will become effective, Kachikwu, who is also the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said “like I said, we have done a modulation calculation and it is showing us below N87. I imagine that if PPPRA publishes it today, it will become effective immediately. But the 1st of January, that is when we are looking at.”

According to him, the new price is below the current N87 per litre and it would now convince Nigerians that the pricing modulation that the Federal Government promised to embark on a few days ago was not a trick.

He noted that following government’s analysis and research, it had been realized that the country can fluctuate the fuel market in accordance with the crude oil market fundamentals.