Day: September 26, 2021

Nigeria@61: Sanwo-Olu urges equity, fairness for better Nigeria

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday underscored the need to promote equity, fairness and justice in governance in efforts to ensure a better Nigeria.   He made the call at a Special Thanksgiving Church Service, organised to mark…

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Nigeria most educated, entrepreneurial nation in Africa, says Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says that in line with the vision of its founding fathers, Nigeria has risen to become the most educated and entrepreneurial nation in Africa.   The vice-president made the declaration on Sunday, in his speech captioned “The…

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Firms introduce device to curb spread of coronavirus

Two firms, Shycocan Corporation and Nestar Corporate Ltd., have introduced a device, which helps in curbing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in indoor spaces, to Nigeria.   Mrs Nneoma Oji, Chief Executive Officer, Nestar Corporate Ltd., made this known in…

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Lagos govt. partners with association on maize production – Commissioner

The Lagos State Government is partnering with the Maize Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (MAAN) to explore the possibilities of commercial production of maize in the state.   The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made this known in a statement…

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Former I-G Arase seeks inclusion of traditional rulers to tackle insecurity

A former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Solomon Arase, on Sunday called for the inclusion of traditional rulers in designed efforts to tackle insecurity in the country.   Arase made the call in Auchi, Edo State, at a security summit…

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Senate President inaugurates NALDA’s 30,000-bird farm estate in Yobe

The President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawan, on Sunday inaugurated a 30,000-bird capacity farm estate in Gasamu village, Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe.   The farm project was initiated by the National Agricultural Lands Development Authority (NALDA).  …

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Lions Club delivers 20-bed cancer centre to Abuja University Teaching Hospital

Abuja Metropolitan Lions Club has delivered a 20-bed centre, which it constructed in 2020 to enhance cancer treatment, to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada.   The delivery of the centre was, however, delayed until 2021 because of…

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Robbery threat: Police warn against false alarm, promise safety

The Police Command in Ogun State on Sunday assured banks and others financial institutions in Ijebu-Ode and its environs of their safety, warning, however, that it would not tolerate any false robbery alarms.   The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)…

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Lalong urges cessation of divisive actions, as Nigeria celebrates 61st anniversary

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Sunday urged Nigerians to shun divisive actions, such as hate speeches and fake news, and promote peace and unity of the country.   The governor made the call at an interdenominational church service in…

September 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·