Day: December 12, 2020

COVID-19 recoveries in Africa pass 2 million mark – Africa CDC

The number of COVID-19 recoveries in the African continent has reached 2,010,127; the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Saturday.   The continental disease control and prevention agency said in a statement that the number…

December 12, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Olu of Warri urges FG to begin work on $16bn Ogidigben gas project

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has appealed to the Federal Government to begin work on the 16-billion-dollar Ogidigben gas project in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta.   The monarch made the appeal on Saturday during the fifth…

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Buhari condemns attack on Katsina school, orders reinforcement of security

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack on the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, by some gunmen on Friday night.   The president, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu,…

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Ogun govt. to renovate parks, garages to boost transportation – Commissioner

The Ogun State Government has announced plans to upgrade its parks and garages across the state for better transport service delivery to the people.   The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Gbenga Dairo, made the announcement at an interactive session in Abeokuta…

December 12, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

We’ll miss Nda-Isaiah’s incisive, poignant contributions to nation-building – Gov. Sule

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the late publisher of the Leadership Newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, would be missed for his incisive and poignant contributions to nation-building efforts.   Sule, who said this in a statement he personally signed on…

December 12, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

WHO hails universal health coverage milestones in Africa amid pandemic

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says many African countries have demonstrated commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), amid disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.   Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, said on Saturday that UCH had gained…

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Yuletide: FRSC urges motorists to obey traffic rules

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to obey traffic regulations so as to avert road crashes during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.   The FRSC Sector Commander in Ebonyi, Mrs Stella Uchegbu, gave the advice on…

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Gunmen attack school in Katsina State – Police

The Police Command in Katsina State on Saturday confirmed an attack by gunmen on Government Science Secondary School (GSSS), Kankara, on Friday night.   The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Gambo Isah, confirmed the attack via a statement in Katsina.…

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Troops eliminate 9 terrorists, intercept supplies in Borno

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have eliminated nine Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorists, while intercepting their supplies and seizing cache of arms in different encounters in Borno. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Benard…

December 12, 2020 · by komolafe times ·