Month: October 2020

U.S. rescues American held hostage at Niger-Nigeria border

The U.S. government has rescued one of its nationals who was held hostage by a group of armed men across the Niger Republic’s border Nigeria, following a rescue operation in northern Nigeria on Oct. 31.   U.S Secretary of State…

October 31, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

World women tennis number 2 tests positive for COVID-19

World number two Simona Halep has tested positive for coronavirus and is recovering well from her mild symptoms.   “Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19,” Reuters quoted the 29-year-old Romanian as saying…

October 31, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

President Buhari mourns Igwe Alex Nwokedi

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Uthoko Na Eze Royal Family over the death of Igwe Alex Ezeoba Nwokedi, the Uthoko of Achalla.   The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, also…

October 31, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

COVID-19: Idu 500-bed treatment, isolation centre still operational – FCTA

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has not shut down the Idu COVID-19 Treatment and Isolation Centre.   Dr Mohammed Kawu, the Acting Secretary, FCTA Health and Human Services Secretariat, said this in a statement issued on Saturday…

October 31, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Soldiers didn’t kill 4 persons, dump bodies inside pond in Jos – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has denied media reports that soldiers killed four persons and dumped their bodies dumped in a pond in Jos during a clampdown on looters of private properties in the state.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen.…

October 31, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

AEDC, TCN working to restore normal power supply to parts of FCT – GM

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it is working with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to restore normal power supply to parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).   Mr Oyebode Fadipe, AEDC General Manager, Communication, said this…

October 31, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Ebonyi govt. urges fish farmers to embrace modern packaging

The Ebonyi Government has urged fish farmers in the state to embrace modern packaging to improve the value chain in the subsector.   Mr Moses Nomeh, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, gave the advice on Saturday in Abakaliki during…

October 31, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Akeredolu gives 7-day ultimatum for surrender of arms, ammunition in wrong hands

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has warned persons, who are illegally in possession of arms and ammunition, to turn in such weapons within seven days from Friday, Oct. 30.   The governor gave the ultimatum in a statement by…

October 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

ECOWAS to strengthen institutions to combat organised crime

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is working on strengthening national institutions to combat human right abuses and organised crime across the sub-region.   ECOWAS Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Halima Ahmed, said this at the virtual…

October 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

47-year-old man arrested in connection with Nice church attack

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the knife attack in a church in Nice, France, in which three people were killed.   The man is being held for questioning and is suspected of having been in contact…

October 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·