Day: December 25, 2020

Ethiopia to hold parliamentary elections on June 5, 2021 – Board

Ethiopia will hold its parliamentary elections on June 5, 2021, its National Electoral Board said in Addis Ababa on Friday.   The elections, which were initially scheduled to hold in August this, were postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  …

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

COVID-19: FCT taskforce clears Abuja recreational spots of fun-seekers

The FCT Ministerial Task Team on Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols, on Friday cleared some recreational parks in Abuja of fun-seekers, who converged there to celebrate Christmas.   Some of the parks where fun-seekers were sent away by taskforce include the Millennium…

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Minjibir attack: Kano state govt. restates commitment to security

The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing the security of the state, following an attack on Minjibir town by unknown gunmen on Dec. 23.   The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman-Alhaji, gave the assurance in a…

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Investigations underway on Christmas Day blast in U.S.

Investigation has started into a massive car explosion in Nashville, the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee, on Christmas morning.   Reports say the explosion originated from a parked recreational vehicle in the city centre and was felt several…

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Chief of Air Staff celebrates Christmas with troops in Borno

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar, had lunch on Friday with troops of Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri to celebrate Christmas.   Speaking at the occasion, Abubakar said that the gesture was to…

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Fintiri bemoans Boko Haram attack on Garkida community

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has expressed concern over a confirmed attack on Garkida town in Gombi Local Government Area of the state.   Eyewitness reports stated that the attack was carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday night.  …

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Troops foil attack on travellers, eliminate bandits in Benue, Plateau, Taraba

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke foiled an attack on passengers travelling from Bayelsa to Jos on the Markudi-Lafiya road on Thursday.   The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Friday,…

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Kebbi State distributes livestock to 2,778 pastoralists 

Kebbi State on Friday distributed livestock, animal feeds and chickens to 2,778 pastoralists, under its Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme.   The distribution was carried out, in partnership with the Mass Literacy Programme and Almajiri Initiative Foundation, a project of the…

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Christmas: Gov. Ikpeazu preaches peace, hope

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has urged Christians to use the Christmas celebration to reflect on the peace and hope, which the birth of Jesus Christ brought to humanity.   Ikpeazu made the call in Umuahia on Friday in a…

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

PFN President urges Nigerians to keep hope alive amid challenges

  Revd. Felix Omobude, the National President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has called on Nigerians to be patriotic and keep hope alive, in spite of the current challenges facing the country.   Omobude, in his Christmas message, expressed appreciation…

December 25, 2020 · by komolafe times ·