This is What Nigerian Soldiers Were Seen Doing Near Sambisa Forest (Photo)

Gallant soldiers who have dedicated their lives for the security of this country -were seen “having fun” while keeping fit close the dreaded Sambisa forest -a known terrorist region. The troops were in high spirits probably due to the victories recorded in recent times. May God continue to bless these men.

FG Returns Petrol Subsidy again, Retains Official Pump Prices...

The Federal Government on Saturday recommenced the payment of subsidy on petrol as it subsidised the commodity by N5.84 for every litre of premium motor spirit consumed in Nigeria.

Subsidy on petrol was stopped in January after the review of the pricing template of the product by the government. It also announced that the current official pump prices of petrol would remain at N86 per litre when purchased at filling stations run by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and N86.5 per litre when sold at outlets operated by other oil marketers.

The government further said petrol scarcity would end in a few days, but was silent on the specific day or date. Figures from the latest pricing templates of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency released on Saturday, showed that the Federal Government was paying N5.84 as subsidy on every litre of petrol sold at non-NNPC filling stations. The PPPRA is the agency of the Federal Government that regulates the prices of white products — petrol and kerosene, across the country. According to the agency, the Expected Open Market Price of petrol for non-NNPC stations as at April 2, 2016, was N92.34 per litre, against an official pump price of N86.5 per litre, leaving an under-recovery or subsidy of N5.84 per litre.

Similarly, the template for NNPC-run stations showed that the government was paying N5.80 per litre as subsidy, as the EOMP for outlets in this category was N91.80 per litre as against an official rate of N86 per litre. The EOMP is the actual cost of petrol without subsidy and comprises of the landing cost of the product as well as its subtotal margins like transporters charge, admin fee, dealers cost, bridging fund, etc.

On the retained pump price of petrol, the Acting Executive Secretary, PPPRA, Mrs. Sotonye Iyoyo, said, “The agency is retaining the retail prices of N86.00 for the NNPC, and N86.50 for the other marketing companies. The pump price of household kerosene also remains unchanged from what it was in the last quarter. “Therefore, marketers are advised to ensure that there is no price distortion in their respective retail outlets.

PPPRA, however, shall continue to monitor the global oil market performances, and come up, at appropriate time, with reasonable changes consistent with the newly-adopted price modulation principles.” On news making the rounds that the agency was planning to increase the petrol price, Iyoyo urged members of the public to ignore such rumour, as prevailing market indicators do not support such. She also called on motorists to desist from panic-buying, stressing that “PPPRA was working hard with other sister-organisations to ensure that the current supply and distribution challenges were resolved within the coming days.”

Meanwhile, the agency stated that it had released the second quarter allocations for the supply of petrol, based on the approval of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu. It said, “In the latest release, the apex national oil company, the NNPC, has 41.74 per cent of the total allocation, while the rest of the oil marketing companies got a total allocation of 58.27 per cent.”

Borno Governor, Shettima Donates 10 Utility Vehicles To the Nigerian Army (Photos)

Borno State Governor, Shettima yesterday donated 10 utility vehicles to the Nigerian Army. The keys to the vehicles were handed over to Brig. General Victor Ezegwu, G.O.C of the 7th Division of Nigerian Army by the Borno state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Barr. Kaka Shehu Lawan on behalf of the Borno state Government. See more photo below:-

Adaeze yobo stuns In Tshirt dress (see photos)

The beautiful mother of two stepped out looking chic in this Tshirt dress by celebrity stylist and fashion influencer Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky's signatures styling @swankyjerry another pic after the cut.

Watch How A Female Fan Licked D’banj’s Sweat Off His Body On Stage (Photos + Video)

A fan took her obsession with singer D’bsnj to a whole new level at the just concluded Gidifest concert in Lagos. D’banj , who thrilled the audience to his music, decided on inviting a female fan on stage while he performed ‘i’m in love with the koko’ but got the surprised of his life when the female fan decided on showing just how much she is in love with his koko. At first the lady could be seen cleaning the swaet off the singer’s chest while he performed but decided against using cloth as she switched to her tongue in carrying out the task. Much to even D’banj’s dismay, lady began licking his chest but suddenly stopped short and ran back into the crowd covering her face. Watch The Video Below:-

Boko Haram's Bomb Factory has been Destroyed By Nigerian Army (Photos)

The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, disclosed that it has destroyed a factory where Boko Haram terrorists make Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bombs in Wulwata village, Bama Local Government Area, Borno state. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the troops attached to 155 Task Force Battalion were able to recover several arms and equipment.

“The troops of 155 Task Force Battalion, 21 Brigade, Nigerian Army on Thursday 31st March 2016, during clearance operations discovered and destroyed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory and cleared Boko Haram terrorists hide out in Wulwuta village, ahead of Jere, Bama Local Government Area.” “During the operation, the troops also killed 9 Boko Haram terrorists while one of our soldier was wounded in action.” “The troops recovered 1 laptop, 1 solar panel, a pair of Nigerian military desert and woodland camouflage uniform each, as well as bandolier vest and 6 ready IEDs pressure plates.

Other recoveries include a loaded pistol with registration number D557954, 3 rounds of 7.65mm, 13 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunitions and combat boots, amongst others.” “The gallant unit also rescued 21 persons held captives by the terrorists, comprising 8 men, 4 women and 9 children. They have been moved to the Brigade Headquarters for further care, screening and eventual hand over to the appropriate agencies.”

“It is significant to state that the ever vigilant and professional troops noticed that the terrorists were determined to cause maximum casualty on them by stuffing 2 empty artillery shells and other cartridges with IED and batteries ready to explode. They were however safely detonated by the Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) team attached to the unit. “It is heart warming to state that the troops morale remains high and fighting efficiency is equally unprecedented.”

Hehe! PDP Chieftain Begs Buhari To Set Looters Free...

Bashir Rimi-Zaya, publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi state, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to set looters free. “Retrieve the loots from the looters but don’t prosecute or send them to jail”, Bashir begs Buhari in an interview with NAN, He further stated that, “I am begging Buhari to set the looters free and allow them to continue to live in terrible shame they have brought to themselves. Anyone who has stolen public fund, even if it is me, should return the exact amount to the public treasury.”

He expressed satisfaction with the judiciary in the handling of corruption cases but advised the federal government to be discerning in some of the matters. “We all know that there are good judges and good lawyers, and there are bad judges and lawyers, therefore, Buhari should ensure that corrupt cases are sent to credible judges and lawyers,” he said.