Day: February 19, 2022

Anambra to start receiving 13% oil derivation earnings from March — Obiano

Gov. Willie Obiano says Anambra will begin to receive 13 per cent oil derivation earnings, in line with its status as an oil-producing state, with effect from March.   Obiano disclosed this at his interaction with journalists in Aguleri, Anambra…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Aregbesola expresses displeasure over conduct of APC primary in Osun

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed displeasure over the conduct of Saturday’s governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun.   Aregbesola, who was absent at his Ifofin Ward 8 in Ilesa East Local Government Area, conveyed…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

I’ll emerge victorious in Osun governorship primary, says Oyetola

One of the contestants in Saturday’ governorship primary election of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun, Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, says with God on his side, he will win.   The governor made the declaration, while interacting with newsmen in…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police rescue 24 kidnapped persons in Zamfara 

The Police Command in Zamfara says it has rescued 24 persons, who were abducted by bandits at Gurgurawa community in Bungudu Local Government Area of the state.   The spokesman of the command, SP Muhammad Shehu, said this at a…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari urges Nigerians to be lovers of peace

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday urged Nigerians to be lovers of peace and live a life of sacrifice, so as to make an enduring impact on the society.   The president made the call during the burial service held for…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police commissioner in Anambra seeks traditional rulers’ partnership on security

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Echeng Echeng, has called on traditional institutions to use their vintage positions to complement efforts of the police in ensuring a secured state.   The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Anambra, DSP…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

FRSC scales down road traffic crashes in Nigeria by 54% — Oyeyemi

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) says it significantly reduced the number of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) from 28,215 in 1987 to 13,027 in 2021, representing 54 per cent reduction.   The Corps Marshal of FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, said…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Death toll rises to 3, as fire destroys 3,000 shelters at Borno IDPs camp

The Borno State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed three deaths in Saturday’s fire at the Muna El-Badawy Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri.   Its Director-General, Hajiya Yabawa Kolo, confirmed the death toll during an impact assessment visit to…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Sen. Omisore calls for peaceful coexistence in APC

A former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Sen. Iyiola Omisore, has urged members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state to maintain peaceful coexistence during and after Saturday’s state governorship primary election.   Omisore gave the advice, when…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Doping: My lawyers studying situation for next line of action, says Okagbare

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare, who was banned for 10 years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for alleged multiple breaches of anti-doping rules, says her lawyers will study the situation for the next line of action.   Okagbare, 2008 Beijing Silver…

February 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·