Day: September 6, 2020

Security alert: DHQ assures FCT residents, others of safety

The Defence Headquarters has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining states that the military and other security agencies have been on red alert to ensure their safety.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche,…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FCT minister urges FRSC to address traffic congestion at Lugbe

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has urged Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to address the traffic congestion, which regularly occurred at the Lugbe axis of the Airport Road, particularly in the evenings.   Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Chief Press Secretary…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Forum says conference to strengthen national discourse on sustainable energy

Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) says the 2020 Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF-2020) Virtual Mini-conference will strengthen and enrich national discourse on sustainable electrification and clean energy investments.   The Chairman of the Forum, Dr Daniel Adeuyi, said this in Lagos on Sunday.…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

PDP fielding best candidates for Bayelsa senatorial by-elections — Diri

Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has carefully selected its candidates for the Oct. 31 by-elections in Central and West Senatorial Districts.   Diri spoke after former Gov. Seriake Dickson and the immediate-past Chairman of the party,…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

“Check your salvation if you are still afraid of death at 70,” says Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says persons who are above 70 years ought to check their salvation if they are still afraid of death. Adeboye said this on Sunday at the…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FG provides relief for flood, Boko Haram victims in Borno State

The Federal Government has donated assorted food items for distribution to 26,067 households that were victims of the Boko Haram insurgency and floods in Borno State.’ The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, said…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Babalade’s death, a huge loss to Nigerian football, says sports minister

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has described the death of former Super Eagles defender, Ajibade Babalade, as a huge loss, not only to his family, but also to the entire Nigerian football fraternity.   The minister…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Income tax: FIRS inaugurates online portal for financial institutions

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it has inaugurated a new Automatic Exchange of Information-Common Reporting Standard (AEOI-CRS) system for the use of financial institutions across the country. Its Director of Communications and Liaison, Mr Abdullahi Ahmad, said this…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 162 new cases, as total infections reach 54,905

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 162 new cases of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 54,905.   The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Saturday.…

September 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·