Month: May 2022

NHRC, KCSF set up 11-man committee to investigate alleged killings

By Bosede Olufunmi, Kano.   An 11-man committee has been set up to investigate alleged killings at the May 26 governorship primary election of the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The National Human Rights Commission…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

2023: Yiaga Africa seeks socio-political change, mobilises youth participation

By Mariam Akande/Joan Odafe, Lagos.   Yiaga Africa, an international NGO, has urged Nigerian youths to ensure that they fully engage their communities by supporting young candidates and mobilising people to register and vote in the forthcoming general elections.  …

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Nigeria’s crude oil production increases by 70,000bpd – Reuters survey

By Solomon Asowata, Lagos.   Nigeria’s crude oil production increased by 70,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May, according to a Reuters survey released on Tuesday.   The document, which was obtained in Lagos, showed that Nigeria’s crude oil production…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Spanish King Felipe, Queen Letizia condole with Nigeria over Port Harcourt tragedy

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have sent condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent tragedy in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.   Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Alleged $8.4m AGO theft: Court dismisses oil marketers no-case submission

By Adenike Ayodele, Ikeja.   An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday dismissed the no-case-submission applications filed by two oil marketers, charged with receiving 8.4 million dollars from oil theft.   The defendants, Yusuf Yaya Kwande and Osahon Asemota and…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NSCDC arrest 3 suspected vandals in Katsina

By Abbas Bamalli, Katsina.   The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Katsina State has arrested a 58-year-old man, Haris Ishaq and two others over their suspected involvement in the vandalism of electricity facilities.   The command’s spokesman,…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Pope to travel to Kazakhstan for inter-religious congress

Pope Francis is planning to travel to the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan in September for an inter-religious world congress, according to a statement published by the Vatican on Tuesday.   At the beginning of January, there were violent riots in Kazakhstan,…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Maternal Healthcare: Ogun proposes inclusion of Traditional Birth Attendants

By Yetunde Fatungase, Ilisan (Ogun State).   The Ogun State Government says it is planning to inaugurate a “Hub and Spoke” Pilot Project to incorporate Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in healthcare delivery to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths.   The…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari urges APC governors to exhibit party’s virtues at convention

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has charged All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to ensure that the forthcoming party convention to elect a presidential candidate reflects all the values and virtues of the party.   The president’s spokesman,…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

APC Convention: Buhari meets party’s governors, others

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed door with members of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.   The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Abdullahi…

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·