Author: komolafe times

Tribunal nullifies Osun Gov. Adeleke’s election, as parties react

By Victor Adeoti and Joshua Oladipo, Osogbo.   The Osun State Election Petitions Tribunal in Osogbo on Friday annulled the election of Gov. Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   The Chairman of the three-man panel, Justice Tertsea…

January 27, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Military destroys 39 illegal refineries, apprehends oil thieves, vandals – DHQ

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, have in the last two weeks destroyed 39 illegal oil refining sites in the South-South geopolitical zone of the country.  …

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

NLC urges CBN to extend deadline on old Naira notes

By Joan Nwagwu, Abuja.   The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend its January 31-deadline to phase out old Naira notes in circulation in the country.   The NLC President, Mr…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Troops neutralise 84 terrorists, rescue 122 victims in 2 weeks

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The Defence Headquarters says the military has, in the last two weeks, eliminated more than 84 terrorists and rescued 122 abducted persons in North East and North West geopolitical zones of Nigeria.   The Director…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

U.S. Navy Commander attributes drop in piracy to Obangame exercises

By Busayo Onijala, Lagos.   The reduced piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is one of the evident successes of the Obangame military exercise, says Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, Commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet.   Ishee made this…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Irabor inaugurates Nigerian Army think-tank centre

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Thursday inaugurated the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC), a think-tank for future development of the army.   Irabor said that the centre was…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Lekki Deep Seaport to boost non-oil revenue – NEPC

By Ikenna Uwadileke, Abuja.   The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the Lekki Deep Sea Port, which was recently inaugurated, is expected to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports.   The Executive Director/CEO of NEPC, Dr Ezra Yakusak, said that the…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

FEC approves Nigeria Data Protection Bill for possible adoption as Executive Bill

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, Abuja.   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Nigeria Data Protection Bill to be transmitted to the National Assembly as an Executive Bill.   Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

India-Nigeria direct flight to commence in coming weeks – Envoy

IBy Lizzy Okoji, Abuja.   The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gangadharan Balasubramanian, says the long-awaited direct flight between India and Nigeria is set to commence in less than a month.   Balasubramanian made the declaration on Thursday, while interacting…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Gowon urges Ag. D-G to build on NYSC founding fathers’ legacies

By Folasade Akpan, Abuja.   A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has urged the management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to continue to build on the legacies of the founding fathers of the scheme.   This is…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0