Month: November 2022

FG has no plan to increase fuel pump price – NMDPRA

By Emmanuella Anokam, Abuja.   The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the Federal Government has no intention of increasing the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during the coming festive period.   The General Manager,…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

FEC approves PPP for satellite internet broadband to fight insecurity

By Okeoghene Akubuike, Abuja.   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of Research and Development of Satellite Internet Broadband Project to ensure uninterrupted and high-speed fixed broadband internet penetration in Nigeria.   This is contained in a…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Burna Boy among 10th most-streamed male artistes in Nigeria for 2022 – Spotify

By Taiye Olayemi, Lagos.   Grammy Award-winning musician, Burna Boy, is among the 10 most-streamed male artistes in Nigeria, Spotify, an online streaming platform has announced.   Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager, West Africa, announced this via…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police prosecute 822 criminal suspects in Adamawa

By Ibrahim Kado, Yola.   The Police Command in Adamawa has prosecuted 822, of the 909 suspects who were arrested for criminal activities between January and November, 2022.   The Commissioner of Police, Mr Sikiru Akande, disclosed this at a…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NCC warns against use of counterfeit, non-type approved phones

By Jessica Dogo, Abuja. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned consumers against patronising counterfeit and not-type approved communication devices.   The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.  …

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

We will engage banks to fund women empowerment in Delta – Omo-Agege

By Carol Utulu, Ogwashi-Uku (Delta).   The governorship candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, says that he will engage banks to fund women empowerment programmes in Delta State, if elected its governor.   Omo-Agege, who…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Troops destruction of logistics has weakened Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists – Theatre Commander

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Maiduguri.   The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force Northeast Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, says troops’ strategic destruction of terrorists’ logistics helped to greatly weaken the fighting capacity of the terrorists.   Musa, while addressing…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police arrest suspected kidnapper after 7 years on the run

By Chimezie Anaso, Awka.   The Police Command in Anambra State has confirmed the arrest of one Matthew Nwankwo, a suspected kidnap gang leader, seven years after he had been declared wanted.   Nwankwo had been on the run since…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

FEC approves National Language Policy for primary education

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a National Language Policy for use in all primary schools across the country.   The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, made this known to newsmen at the…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

FG tasks state governors on poverty reduction

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   The Federal Government has challenged state governments on the need to address the level of poverty among rural dwellers, so as to make life more meaningful for rural communities.   Minister of State for Budget…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·