Day: October 6, 2020

Troops overrun militants’ camps, rescue kidnapped expatriates in N/Delta

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe Haven have overrun identified hideouts of sea pirates and militants at Ibiakafemo, Idinkiri, Tombie and Ogboma.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, who disclosed this in a statement…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NEPC urges formalisation of informal cross-border trade

The Nigerian Exports Promotion Council (NEPC) has stressed the need to formalise Informal Cross Border Trade (ICBT) in the country.   The Chief Executive Officer of NEPC, Mr Olusegun Awolowo, made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at a Stakeholders…

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Minister says N10bn palliative only for registered road transport unions

The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, says only duly registered road transport unions will benefit from the Federal Government’s N10 billion intervention fund for road transport workers and operators.   Saraki said this in Abuja on Tuesday…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

COVID-19: NIS issues travel advisory to UAE-bound passengers

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a travel advisory to United Arab Emirates (UAE)-bound passengers, in view of the new measures put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Public Relations Officer of NIS, Sunday James, in…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Oyetola approves N708m for payment of pension arrears in Osun

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has approved the release of N708 million to defray the arrears of pension owed to retired civil servants in the state.   The Head of Service, Mr Festus Olowogboyega, said in a statement on Tuesday…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

ECOWAS lifts sanctions imposed on Mali after military coup

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday lifted the sanctions it imposed on Mali after the Aug. 18, 2020 military coup.   The regional bloc, which announced this in a statement by the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority,…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Aviation minister lauds Obiano for cargo airport project

The Aviation Minister, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has commended Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra for embarking on a cargo airport project in the state.   A statement by Mr James Odaudu, Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation, said in Abuja on…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Minister orders probe into unity schools feeding programme

The Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the alleged diversion of N2.67 billion meal subsidies, meant for 104 unity schools, into personal accounts.   The action is sequel to the report of the Independent…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

C-G, Fire Service, wants firefighters’ commitment, dedication to duty

Mr Ibrahim Liman, the Controller-General, Federal Fire Service, has called on firefighters across the country to exhibit dedication in the performance of the duties.   Mrs Ugo Huan, spokesperson for Federal Fire Service, said in a statement that the controller-general…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Jonathan urges Niger Delta youths to shun violence

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday urged Niger Delta youths to shun violence and embrace peace, so as to promote the development of the region and the country at large.   Jonathan gave the advice when the executives of Movement…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·