Day: September 28, 2020

Navy organises refresher training in weapons handling, marksmanship for personnel

The Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Monday began its small arms firing and range classification exercise to refresh the marksmanship and weapons handling skills of its personnel. The exercise, which is part of the Nigerian Navy’s schedule…

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Katsina State Govt. spends N18.8bn on water projects in 5 years

The Katsina State Government has spent N18,798,640,116. 83 on the provision of potable water in urban areas across the state since the inception of Gov. Aminu Masari’s administration in 2015.   The Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Musa Funtua, made…

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Federal University, Dutsinma, seeks collaboration with ABU on agriculture, security

The Federal University, Dutsinma (FUD), Katsina State, on Monday solicited collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on agriculture and security.   Prof. ArmaYa’u Bichi, its Vice-Chancellor, made this known during a visit to Prof Kabir Bala, Vice-Chancellor of ABU,…

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Delta govt. executes 182 projects in 91 communities — Commissioner

The Delta Government says it has executed 182 micro projects in 91 communities through the community-driven development project of State Employment Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR).   The Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Barry Gbe, said this on Monday, in his address…

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NCC pledges to improve ICT infrastructure for economic growth

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will continue to promote and facilitate expansion of Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, for the rapid development of the country’s digital economy. The Executive Vice-Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said…

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Association urges police to redouble efforts on security in Abuja

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) has urged the FCT Police Command to its redouble efforts to provide adequate security for the residents of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).   The association, which decried the rising state of insecurity…

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Military sustains air onslaught against terrorists, hits hideouts in Borno – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has eliminated several terrorists, while destroying their logistics facilities in air raids on Arina Woje, Warshale and Valangide in Borno.   The Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen.…

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

China supports UN’s role in global anti-COVID-19 fight, says Chinese FM

China supports the important role of the United Nations (UN) in the global fight against COVID-19 and stands ready to enhance communication and coordination with the UN system, an official has said.   Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said this…

September 28, 2020 · by simeon.times ·

Trump seeks pre-debate drug test for “sleepy” Biden

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeated his calls for “sleepy” Joe Biden, presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, to take a drug test before their upcoming debate.   The president’s call is a continuation of his belligerent line of attack on his opponent.  …

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·