Day: October 23, 2020

Police reform will end impunity, says Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the plan of both the federal and state governments on police reform will be a game-changer in ensuring an end to impunity.   The plan includes investigating police brutality as well as providing compensation to victims…

October 23, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

AfCFTA to harmonise investment rules, create equal opportunities for members – ECA

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will harmonise investment rules between its member countries and the rest of the world to create equal opportunities.   Mr Stephen Karingi, the Director for Regional…

October 23, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

#ENDSARS Broadcast: Obasanjo, others laud Buhari, urge him to address youth restiveness

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described as a welcome development Thursday’s broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari on #EndSARS protests in some parts of the country.   Obasanjo made the commendation on Friday during a virtual meeting between Buhari and former…

October 23, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Lagos eases curfew by 10 hours

The Lagos State Government has eased the 24-hour curfew imposed in the state to allow movement of persons from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Saturday.   Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this on Friday, while inspecting some of the places…

October 23, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

COVID-19: UNICEF trains 205 health workers in case management – Official

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has trained more than 205 health workers on how to effectively manage coronavirus cases in three northern states.   UNICEF’s Health Specialist, Dr Saudat Abdullahi-Basheer, announced this at end of a three-day training for frontline…

October 23, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

#EndSARS: Gov. Umahi begs youths to forgive country’s leaders

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has appealed to youths to forgive the country’s leaders, saying that the leaders have learnt valuable lessons from the prevailing disturbing situation.   The governor, who made the appeal in his address to the people…

October 23, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

#EndSARS protests: Buhari consults with former leaders via video conferencing

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presided over a crucial virtual meeting with former Nigerian leaders at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.   The former leaders, who participated in the meeting virtually from their homes, include Gen. Yakubu…

October 23, 2020 · by komolafe times ·