Day: October 10, 2020

Ondo election marred by vote buying, low compliance with COVID-19 protocol – Yiaga Africa

Yiaga Africa, a civil society organisation, says the Ondo State governorship election was marred with by buying and inadequate compliance with Covid-19 protocols.   Dr Aisha Abdullahi, Co-chair, Yiaga Africa 2020 Ondo Election Observation Mission, said this on Saturday at…

October 10, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Open University resumes academic activities on Monday

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says normal academic activities will resume on Monday, Oct. 12, after six months of break provoked by the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.   A statement by Mr Ibrahim Sheme, Director, Media and Publicity,…

October 10, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

President Buhari in Kaduna, condoles with Yar’Adua family

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Yar’Adua on the death of Hajiya Rabi, mother in-law of his late friend and classmate, Maj.-Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing her demise as a sad loss.   The president, who was…

October 10, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari restates confidence in Nigerian Army, pledges more support

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Kaduna expressed full confidence in the ability of the Nigerian Army to protect the territorial integrity of the nation, particularly in the ongoing war against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.   A statement by the…

October 10, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FG’s autogas scheme to create 2m jobs annually, says minister’s aide

Mr Justice Derefaka, Technical Adviser, Gas Business and Policy Implementation, to Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government’s autogas scheme will create two million jobs annually.   He said this in Lagos on Saturday during…

October 10, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Military kills scores of bandits in Katsina

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised scores of bandits in airstrikes at Wagini West in Katsina State.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said this in Abuja on Saturday.  …

October 10, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NAFDAC launches pharmaceutical traceability strategy to curb drug falsification

NAFDAC says it has launched a pharmaceutical traceability strategy document to fight the menace of substandard and falsified medical products in the country.   The Director-General on NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this known via a statement on Saturday in…

October 10, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Institute partners FG on infection prevention strategies

The Institute of Electrical/Electronic Engineers Young Professionals (IEEE) says it is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Health on infection prevention to strengthen government’s efforts to contain COVID-19 transmission.   The Chairman of IEEE, Mr John Adebayo, made this known…

October 10, 2020 · by komolafe times ·