Day: November 14, 2020

Moody’s AAA rating validates AfDB’s strength – Adesina

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), says the AAA rating by Moody’s Investors Service has validated the strength of the bank’s strong governance systems, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Adesina said this in a statement from…

November 14, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

“We are not pleased with Gov. Sanwo-Olu,” Nigerian Army tells panel

The Nigerian Army on Saturday told the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters that it was displeased with Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.   The Army made the remarks…

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Osun govt. approves N28m for yellow fever vaccination campaign

The Deputy Governor of Osun, Mr Benedict Alabi, says the state government has approved the release of N28 million counterpart funding for yellow fever vaccination campaign in the state. Alabi made the disclosure during a visit by members of the…

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15% of people bitten by mosquito prone to toxic yellow fever – Commissioner

The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ikechukwu Obi, says about 15 per cent of people bitten by mosquito are bound to be infected with yellow fever that may become toxic.   The commissioner said this on Saturday in Enugu…

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World Bank-assisted CSDP constructs 45 secondary schools in Katsina State – official

Alhaji Dikko Abdul’Aziz, General Manager of the World Bank-funded Community and Social Development Project(CSDP) in Katsina State, says the organisation has constructed and renovated 45 secondary schools across the state from 2017 to date.   AbdulAzeez said this on Saturday…

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Military airstrike scatters cattle rustlers, kills bandits in Kaduna forest

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Thunder Strike has disrupted activities of cattle rustlers in Kwiambana Forest in Kaduna State, killing several bandits.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said in a statement on…

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Orji Kalu mourns veteran sports administrator, Bisi Lawrence

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has expressed sadness over the death of veteran journalist and sports administrator, Bisi Lawrence, popularly known as Uncle Biz Law.   Describing the deceased as a talented media practitioner and sports…

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UN chief bemoans developments in Western Sahara

UN Secretary General António Guterres, has expressed “grave concern” at the possible consequences which could arise from an operation reportedly launched by the Moroccan Government on the southern border of Western Sahara.   Morocco acted in response to a reported highway…

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Sultan urges Muslims to look for new moon from Sunday  

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has requested Muslim Ummah to start to look for the new moon of Rabi’ al-thani 1442AH, with effect from Sunday.   Abubakar made the call in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo…

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Gov. Masari, others mourn, eulogise Balarabe Musa

Gov. Bello Masari of Katsina State on Saturday eulogised the late former governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa.   Masari, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu, at a three-day prayer for the late ex-governor in the Musa family…

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