Day: December 9, 2020

Osinbajo calls for synergy between govt., business community to end corruption

The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called for a synergy between the government and the business community to prevent corruption from undermining Africa’s ability to attain sustainable growth.   Osinbajo, represented by Mrs Mariam Uwais, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Amnesty International is blackmailing Nigerian military -DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says Amnesty International (AI) has blackmailed the Nigerian military in its recent report by accusing the military of crimes against older people in the North East.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Senate urges FG to curb illegal mining, block revenue leakages

The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to stop illegal mining and block revenue leakages arising from illicit mining. This followed the adoption of a motion by Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC Abia-North) regarding need to…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Kaduna govt. captures 265,275 poor, vulnerable households in social register – Official

The Kaduna State Government has so far captured 265,275 Poor and Vulnerable Households (PVHHs) in its Social Register.   Mr Biya Dogon, Head of Operations, State Operations Coordinating Unit (SOCU), Planning and Budget Commission, made this known on Wednesday in…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Northern Governors Forum salutes Danjuma @ 83

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) on Wednesday congratulated retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, a former Minister of Defence, on his 83rd birthday.   Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau and Chairman of NGF, conveyed the congratulatory message via a statement by his…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Nasarawa govt. donates land to NEPAD for agric purposes

The Nasarawa Government has donated 3,000 hectares in Doma Local Government Area of the state to the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) for agricultural purposes.   Speaking while handing over the land to NEPAD, the Deputy Governor of the…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Salesman in court for allegedly stealing clothes from boutique

A 20-year-old salesman, Ifianyi Okolie, on Wednesday appeared before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing clothes worth N3.5 million.   Okolie, who has no fixed address, is facing one-count charge of theft.   He, however, pleaded not…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Yobe govt. pledges support for security agencies in fight against insurgency

The Yobe State Government has pledged sustained logistic support for the security agencies in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in the state.   The state’s Deputy Governor, Mr Idi Barde-Gubana, gave the assurance in Damaturu on Wednesday, shortly before…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari swears in INEC chairman for second term

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for the second and final five-year term in office.   The swearing-in ceremony took place just before the commencement of the weekly virtual meeting…

December 9, 2020 · by komolafe times ·