Day: November 17, 2020

Violators of V-Cs’ selection process to be sanctioned – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that anybody found violating the processes of selecting vice-chancellors for federal universities in the country will be sanctioned.   The president’s warning came, even as he urged the striking members of the Academic Staff Union…

November 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FCT minister urges Pharmacists Council to tackle drug abuse

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday urged the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) to liaise with relevant agencies and private sector to tackle the menace of drug abuse in the country.   Bello gave the advice when a…

November 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Super Eagles draw 0-0 with Leone Stars

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday in Freetown drew goalless with hosts Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.   The result helped them to maintain their leadership of Group L in the qualifying competition for the 2021 African Cup of…

November 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Stakeholders decry decline in millet, sorghum cultivation

The cultivation of millet and sorghum has experienced a downturn in Nigeria, the Executive Director, National Agricultural Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS), Prof. Emmanuel Ikani, said.   Ikani made the observation in Zaria on Tuesday at a sensitisation workshop and…

November 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FRSC launches 2020 “ember months” road safety campaign, warns drivers

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kwara Command, on Tuesday blamed most accidents during the “ember months” on the carelessness of drivers and not on the influence of demonic spirits.   The State Sector Commander, Mr Jonathan Owoade, made the…

November 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Troops dislodge bandits, kidnappers in Katsina, Sokoto

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Accord have once again dislodged some suspected bandits and kidnappers in parts of Katsina and Sokoto states.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday…

November 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Rights group demands investigations into killings in Cote d’Ivoire

Amnesty International is asking the authorities in Cote d’Ivoire to investigate the killing of scores of people with rifles, guns and machetes since the presidential election.   The human rights advocate said eyewitnesses it interviewed described post-election violence scenes which…

November 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Fuel price hike violates organised labour’s agreements with FG – TUC

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) says the recent increase in petrol price is in violation of all agreements which the organised labour had with the Federal Government.   This is contained in a statement jointly signed by TUC’s…

November 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·