Day: November 29, 2020

Buhari to launch Autogas programme on Dec.  1

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Dec.1 launch the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP), aimed at deepening domestic usage of gas in the country.   This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Garba Deen Muhammad, Special Adviser on Media to Minister…

November 29, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Northern Governors’ Forum condemns killing of farmers in Borno

The Northern Governors’ Forum has condemned the killing of rice farmers in Jere Local Government Area of Borno on Saturday by Boko Haram terrorists.   The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, conveyed the condemnation on Sunday…

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Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the nation’s electricity grid on Sunday experienced multiple tripping, leading to the collapse of the system.   Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, said this in a statement in Abuja on…

November 29, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Gen. Agwai seeks role for communities in tackling insecurity

A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, has proposed what he called “bottom-up approach” as a solution to the menace of insecurity in the country.   Agwai made the proposal on Sunday in Abuja, while speaking…

November 29, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Lagos govt. destroys 1,700 illegal shanties, seizes illicit substances at Agege

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit says it has demolished over 1,700 illegal shanties and containerised shops around Fagba railway lines in the Agege neighbourhood.   The agency’s chairman, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, said this in Lagos on Sunday…

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Kaduna College of Health Technology to award degrees – El-Rufai

Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State says the Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi, will soon start running specialised health degree programmes.   The governor said this on Sunday, at a reception organised by Makarfi community, Makarfi…

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Ekiti State University honours outstanding NYSC members

The Management of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, has honoured two outgoing NYSC members, who are also alumni of the university, for their outstanding performance and contributions to the development of the institution.   The corps members, Messrs Adeniji James…

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NEMA distributes relief materials to disaster victims in Abia

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has started the distribution of relief materials to the victims of flood, windstorm and fire in Obingwa, Osisioma and Ukwa West Local Government Areas of Abia. The Head of NEMA, Imo/Abia Operations, Mr Evans…

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Nigerien president Issoufou says MAAUN has brought lots of benefits to country

President Mahamadou Issoufou Niger Republic says the establishment of the Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN) in Maradi, Niger Republic, has brought a lot of benefits to his country.   Issoufou made the observation in a statement issued by the spokesperson…

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43 farmers killed by insurgents in Borno buried amid tears, grief

Some 43 rice farmers, who were killed by insurgents at Koshebe village in Jere Local Government Area of Borno, were buried on Sunday, amid tears, sorrow and wailing by residents of the community.   The farmers were killed by Boko…

November 29, 2020 · by komolafe times ·