Day: December 17, 2020

WFP warns of critical food shortages for refugees in Kenya

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday warned that more than 435,000 refugees in Kenya will face imminent food shortages unless new funds are swiftly received.   WFP needs 57 million U.S. dollars to continue providing food and…

December 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

2nd wave COVID-19: Lockdown will be last resort – NEC

The National Economic Council (NEC), says the country’s lockdown will be the last resort, in the wake of second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.   Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State, said this while briefing State House correspondents after a virtual…

December 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

House of Reps urges increased synergy among security agencies on insecurity

The House of Representatives has urged the National Security Adviser (NSA) to put in place mechanism for enhanced collaboration among security agencies in the country towards tackling security challenges.   The lawmakers made call after their unanimous adoption of a…

December 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

JAMB awards N375m to 5 best performing tertiary institutions

JAMB on Thursday gave N75 million award to each of the five best performing tertiary institutions in the country.   The University of Ilorin won the Most Subscribed Institution by Candidates Award, while Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, won the Most…

December 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FEC felicitates with Buhari on his 78th birthday

Members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 78th birthday.   Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), conveyed the message of felicitation in a…

December 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Bill for National Tea, Coffee Development Council passes 2nd reading in Senate

A Bill for an Act for the establishment of National Tea and Coffee Development Council to promote the cultivation, production and marketing of tea and coffee in the country has passed second reading in Senate.   This followed the presentation…

December 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Lalong tests positive for COVID-19

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has tested positive for coronavirus.   Dr Makut Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Jos.   He said that the development followed a COVID-19 test…

December 17, 2020 · by komolafe times ·