Day: December 24, 2020

COVID-19 Palliatives: Osun govt. distributes 40,332 bags of rice

The Osun State Government on Thursday started the distribution of 40,332 bags of rice, which was donated to the state by the Coalition Against Coronavirus (CACOVID), a private sector initiative.   The rice, packed in 10kg. bags, are meant to…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Rescue of Kankara schoolboys, a major achievement – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described the rescue of 344 students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, as a major achievement.   Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, made the observation on Thursday, while giving…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

UK offers to vaccinate 20% of Zimbabwe’s population against COVID-19

Britain has offered to vaccinate 20 per cent of Zimbabwe’s population against the COVID-19 pandemic, the state-controlled Herald newspaper reported on Thursday.   The 20 per cent of the population will cover the most vulnerable three million persons in the…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Fire service sensitises citizens to fire outbreak precautions

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has called on citizens to take precautionary fire safety measures during the festive season.   The Controller-General of FFS, Ibrahim Liman, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday.   Liman said…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FCTA arrests, prosecutes 20 violators in Abuja for violating COVID-19 protocols

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday in Abuja arrested and charged no fewer than 20 violators of the COVID-19 protocols within the city.   Twenty offenders, made up of 18 males and two females, were arraigned before Chief…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari vows to tackle insurgency, other forms of criminality in Nigeria

  President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed his administration’s determination to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency as well as other forms of criminality that have bedevilled the country.   The president gave the assurance on Thursday at the virtual induction and…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Lalong recovers from COVID-19

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has recovered from coronavirus, after testing negative for the disease. Dr Makut Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Jos.   Lalong had gone…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Yuletide: Niger govt. urges residents to adhere to COVID-19 protocols

The Niger State Government on Thursday urged the residents to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols, while celebrating the Christmas.   The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Muhammad Idris, said in a statement in Minna that the people’s observance of…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NSE donates 50 water pumps to irrigation farmers in Borno

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has donated 50 water pumps for distribution to irrigation farmers in Borno.   The National President of NSE, Mr Babagana Mohammed, announced the donation on Thursday in Maiduguri.   He made the announcement when…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Christmas: CP urges Enugu residents to observe COVID-19 protocols

The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Enugu State, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, on Thursday advised the residents to celebrate responsibly by observing all COVID-19 protocols.   He gave the advice in a Christmas message issued by the state’s Police Public Relations…

December 24, 2020 · by komolafe times ·