Day: January 4, 2021

Gov. Makinde congratulates Baptist Convention President-elect, Akanji

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated Dr Israel Akanji on his appointment as the President of Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC). The governor’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan by his Chief Press…

January 4, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Umahi orders arrest of persons circulating fake video of attack on herders in Ebonyi

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Monday ordered the arrest of circulators of a video on social media, which indicated that Fulani herdsmen were being attacked and chased out of the state.   The governor, who gave the order…

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Pastor Olukoya renovates UNILAG Senate House foyer, tasks Nigerians on COVID-19 protocols

Pastor Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has urged Nigerians to continue to observe the COVID-19 protocols, in order to flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus. Olukoya gave the advice on Monday on…

January 4, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Sanwo-Olu mourns ex-UNILAG VC, Ibidapo-Obe

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the death of Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, a former Vice-Chancellor of University of Lagos, as a colossal loss to the academia and the country, as a whole.   The governor, in a condolence…

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FG pledges improved security in 2021 – Minister

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the country will witness improved security this year.   The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the assurance at a New Year media briefing on Monday in Lagos.   The…

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FG’s 774,000 public works job scheme begins on Wednesday – Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the Federal Government’s 774,000 Special Public Works (SPW) job scheme will commence on Wednesday.   The minister said this at a new year media briefing on Monday in Lagos.  …

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House of Reps committee wants in-depth probe of killing of Nigerian in Ireland

The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has called for thorough investigation into the killing of a 27-year-old Nigerian, Mr George Nkencho, in Dublin, Ireland, by the police.   The committee’s Chairman, Rep. Yusuf Buba (APC-Adamawa), in a statement…

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Intels severs ties with Atiku Abubakar

Intels Nigeria Ltd., an oil and gas logistics company, says it has severed ties with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, one of its major shareholders. The company said that it severed ties with Abubakar and his family after the ex-vice…

January 4, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

1,375 migrants arrested during border closure – FG

The Federal Government said on Monday that no fewer than 1,375 irregular migrants were arrested during the border drill, code-named “Exercise Swift Response”, which was conducted between Aug. 20, 2019 and Dec. 17, 2020.   Speaking at a New Year…

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Gov. Zulum lays foundation of first private university in Borno

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Monday in Maiduguri laid the foundation for the construction of Al-Ansar University, the first privately-owned university in the state.   In his address at the event, Zulum, whose administration allocated 100 hectares of…

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