Day: November 11, 2020

FRSC urges partnership with stakeholders to reduce road accidents

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina State Sector Command, has urged all stakeholders to partner with the corps in efforts to reduce the high rate of accidents on the highways.   The Sector Commander, Mr Ali Tanimu, made the…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Okei-Odumakin mourns Balarabe Musa

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Women Arise and Centre for Change, has commiserated with the family of the late ex-governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa, describing his death as a great loss.   Okei-Odumakin, in a condolence massage on Wednesday in…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Lagos govt. pledges to support families of policemen killed in #EndSARS protests

The Lagos State Government says it will continue to support the families of police officers who lost their lives during the recent “EndSARS” protest in the state.   The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, gave the assurance on…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FMBN disburses N265bn housing fund to boost housing delivery

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says it has disbursed N265 billion, under the National Housing Fund Scheme (NHF), to boost the delivery of affordable housing to Nigerians. The Managing Director of FMBN, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, was quoted as…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Guinness recalls alcohol-free cans in Britain over safety fears

Guinness says it is recalling its non-alcoholic beer cans in Britain over fears the drink may be contaminated.   The brewer, which is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, has issued a statement on Wednesday, saying that it was recalling its Guinness 0.0…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FCT court admits Imo ex-governor to N10m bail in false information case

An FCT High Court on Wednesday admitted former Gov. Ikedioha Ohakim of Imo to bail in the sum of N10 million.   The Inspector-General of Police charged Ohakim with three counts bordering on giving false information to the police.  …

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Ekiti govt. seals 5 health facilities for substandard practice

The Ekiti State Government has shut down five private health facilities for alleged substandard practices and use of unqualified medical personnel.   The affected health facilities include are Odunayo Medical Centre, Aye Ekiti, City Medical Laboratory, Ado Ekiti, Masterpiece Diagnostic Care, Ado Ekiti,…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

ECOWAS Court orders release of ex-members of Mali’s military committee

The ECOWAS Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of 12 former members of the National Committee for the Recovery of Democracy and the Restoration of the State (CNRDRE) of Mali.   The court also ordered the payment of 20…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FG reinstates Ogundipe as VC of UNILAG

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate reinstatement of Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as the Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), following his acceptance of the recommendations of the special Presidential Visitation Panel, constituted on the matter.   The president’s directive was…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

#EndSARS: Osun govt. lifts curfew

Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has approved the lifting of the curfew imposed on the state, following the hijack of the #EndSARS protests by hoodlums.   The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, announced this in a…

November 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·