Day: December 11, 2020

U. S. hands over equipment to Nigerian Navy for maritime security

The U.S. on Friday handed over some equipment to the Nigerian Navy, as part of efforts to promote bilateral relations between the two countries.   Rear Adm. Oladele Daji, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command (WNC), said that the equipment…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Revive golden age of African writing, minister urges writers’ association

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged African authors to revive the golden age of writing to solve contemporary challenges facing the continent.   The minister made the call on Friday in Abuja when Dr Wale Okediran,…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FRSC tasks driving school operators on professionalism

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised driving school training providers to uphold professionalism so as to imbibe road safety consciousness in learners.   The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, gave the advice in Port Harcourt on Friday…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

EEDC to provide free pre-paid meters for Nsukka residents in 2021

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it will distribute pre-paid meters, free of charge, to all its customers in Nsukka, starting from first quarter of 2021.   Mr Abuchi Mekowulu, Network Manager of EEDC Nsukka District, said this in Nsukka…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Ondo govt. imposes 24-hour curfew on 2 communities embroiled in land dispute

  The Ondo State Government on Friday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ode and Isinigbo communities in Akure North Local Government Area, following violent clashes between the two communities that were embroiled in land dispute.   The two communities have…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FG is addressing Nigeria’s electricity metering challenge, says minister

The Minister of Power, Mr Sale Mamman, says the Federal Government is making tangible efforts to address the electricity metering challenge facing the country.   The minister gave the assurance in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Communications,…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NASS clerk wants legislative studies curriculum in tertiary institutions

The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr Ojo Olatunde has called for creation of a curriculum on legislative studies, which will be separate from political science, in the country’s tertiary institutions.   Olatunde made the call on Friday in Abuja,…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Court sentences internet fraudster to 12 months in jail for fraud

The Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Friday sentenced an Ibadan-based Internet fraudster, Ibrahim Tunde-Akinsola, to 12 months in prison over a 1,750-U.S.-dollar fraud.   In her judgment, Justice Patricia Ajoku said that Tunde-Akinsola was convicted and sentenced, based on the…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·