Day: October 4, 2020

Trump to remain in hospital for a “period of time” – official

U.S. President Donald Trump will remain in hospital for a “period of time”, a key White House official said on Sunday.   The official ruled out the need to move towards a transfer of power within the federal government.   National Security…

October 4, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

PDP governors support Jegede’s candidacy in Ondo poll – Tambuwal

The PDP Governors’ Forum has expressed its concerted support for Mr Eyitayo Jegede, the party’s candidate in Ondo State governorship election on Oct. 10.   The Forum’s Chairman, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State made the declaration in a statement…

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Edo poll: NBC lauds broadcasters for professionalism, ethical conduct

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has commended the country’s broadcast stations for upholding professional standards and ethics during their coverage of the just-concluded governorship election in Edo.   Mr Ekanem Antia, the Deputy Director, Public Affairs, of NBC, conveyed the…

October 4, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Lagos PDP gives Fayose 7 days to apologise for attacks on party elders

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, has given former Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti seven days to apologise for his “deliberate, unwarranted vituperation” on party elders in the state.   The state PDP spokesman, Taofik Gani, said in…

October 4, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

I-G bans FSARS, other tactical squads from routine patrols

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has banned the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other tactical squads of the police from engaging in routine patrols across the country.   The Force Public Relations Officer…

October 4, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Biden leads by 10 pts, as most Americans say Trump could have avoided coronavirus – poll

Democrat Joe Biden opened his widest lead in a month in the U.S. presidential race after President Donald Trump tested positive for coronavirus, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Sunday.   The poll also revealed that a majority of…

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Police arrest mother over stabbing of 2 children to death

The police command in Kano State has arrested a 26-year-old woman, Hauwa Habibu, for allegedly stabbing her two children to death at Diso Quarters in Gwale Local Government Area (LGA).   The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, made…

October 4, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Every sponsor of terrorism in Nigeria will not see new year — Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, in Lagos on Sunday proclaimed that all the terrorists plaguing Nigeria and their sponsors would not see the new year.   Adeboye made the declaration during the…

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