Day: November 8, 2020

Kwara govt. seeks residents’ cooperation in community development efforts

The Kwara State Government has urged the people of the state to key into its community development efforts for the overall benefit of the society.   The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, made the call at the end of the…

November 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Fayemi’s wife empowers 82 GBV survivors with cash, materials worth N6.9m

Wife of Ekiti Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has distributed cash and other empowerment packages, worth N6.9 million, to 82 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state.   While making the donations in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Mrs Fayemi said that…

November 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Scores of bandits killed in military airstrike on Kaduna forest – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Thunder Strike has eliminated scores of armed bandits in an air strike on a forest at Kuzo area of Kaduna State on Saturday.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Maj. John…

November 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Atiku congratulates U.S. President-elect Joe Biden

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the U.S. President-elect, Joe Biden, on his “well-deserved victory” at the Nov. 3 elections.   In a statement he signed on Saturday in Abuja, Abubakar urged Biden to strengthen U.S.-Nigeria relations.   He said…

November 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

COVID-19: NCDC reports 59 new infections, total cases in Nigeria now 63,790

A total of 59 new infections of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in Nigeria in the last 24 hours, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).   The NCDC made this known via its website on Saturday.  …

November 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Taskforce gives 7-day quit notice to squatters in Lagos community

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce has issued a seven-day quit notice to squatters in illegal structures at Fagba community, near the Abbatior Road in Oko-Oba, Agege.   The Head of Public Affairs of the taskforce, Mr Taofiq Adebayo,…

November 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Lagos govt. orders release of 253 #EndSARS protesters

The Attorney-General (A-G) of Lagos State, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), has ordered the release of 253 persons arrested by police over their alleged roles in the unrest following the #EndSARS protests.   The A-G said in a statement that his…

November 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·