Day: September 9, 2020

Internet fraud: EFCC arrests 2 brothers, 3 others in Ibadan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two brothers and three others in Ibadan for alleged connection with internet fraud.   Its Head of Media and Publicity Dele Oyewale made this known via statement in Ibadan on Wednesday.…

September 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NDE trains 100 youths in sustainable agricultural development in Adamawa

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Wednesday in Yola began the training of 100 youths in sustainable agricultural development.   The Adamawa State NDE Coordinator, Malam Ibrahim Audu, who opened the training, said that the training would have theoretical…

September 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Egypt to investigate disappearance of AFCON trophy

Egypt’s Public Prosecution said on Wednesday it would investigate the disappearance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy from the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA).   Chief prosecutor Hamada al-Sawi ordered that the incident to be referred…

September 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Nigerian Army undergoing tremendous transformation, says Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Nigerian Army is undergoing tremendous transformation in all aspects to meet the security challenges facing the country.   Buratai told newsmen in Jaji, Kaduna State, that his vision since…

September 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NMA rejects Nasarawa State Govt.’s directive on private practice

The Nasarawa State chapter of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has rejected the state government’s directive that doctors working in government establishments should desist from engaging in private practice or face sanctions.   Dr Sabo Emmanuel, the state NMA Chairman, conveyed…

September 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Lalong inaugurates Plateau State One Stop Investment Centre

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Wednesday inaugurated the Plateau State One Stop Investment Centre (PSOSIC) in Jos to facilitate business transactions for investors in the state.   The governor, who spoke at the event, said the action was critical…

September 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

IDB, IOM, partner NIDCOM on Diaspora Humanitarian Sukuk

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) are set to collaborate with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Diaspora Humanitarian Sukuk.   A statement issued by the media office of NIDCOM said that the…

September 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Britain to impose 6-person limit on meetings as COVID-19 cases surge

Britain will re-impose a limit of six people for most social gatherings, with the aim of curbing a resurgence in coronavirus infections by the end of the year, a top official said.   Britain’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the…

September 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·