Author: Alex Enemanna
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Ekiti State Amotekun to commence training Sunday
The Corps Commander, Ekiti State Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, Brig. Gen Joe Komolafe, said on Wednesday that training for successful candidates for the outfit would begin on Sunday. Komolafe said the 325 successful candidates shortlisted out of the 3,261 applicants invited for the just concluded screening would participate in the three-week training…
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Top Boko Haram Commander, family surrender to security forces
The Defence Headquarters says a high profile Boko Haram Commander has surrendered to Nigerian troops during clearance operations in their enclaves in Borno saying that the operations took place between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while giving a weekly update on the operation of Armed…
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Wike releases N50m for Karibi-Whyte’s burial
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has released N50million for the state burial of the late retired Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte. The governor commiserated with the family of the late eminent jurist describing him as a foremost legal icon and insisting that he deserved a befitting burial. Wike spoke through the Secretary…
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Ondo guber: Akeredolu, Jegede to sign Peace Accord next week
The candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State are expected to sign a peace accord Tuesday next week, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said. According to him, the commission has recovered from the recent fire incident which destroyed over 5,000…
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COVID-19: Homegrown solution paramount to FG — Mamora
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olororunnimbe Mamora has again reiterated that locally sourced solutions to COVID-19 and other health challenges is paramount to the federal government. This is even as the Minister expressed displeasure over reliance by Africans on the approval of International Organizations in proffering solutions to their health challenges The Minister took…
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COVID-19: FG commences distribution of Oxygen Concentrators, trains 176 Specialists
In an effort to further combat COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has commenced the distribution of Oxygen Concentrators and Ventilators to various health institutions in the country. This is even as the government trains 176 intensive care specialists, and biomedical engineers, who will use or maintain the equipment in the hospitals. The Minister of Health,…
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Air Force immortalises late flying officer, Arotile
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has Immortalised late first combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile in fulfillment of its promise to honour her memory for her invaluable contributions to the fight against armed banditry and other criminal activities in the Country. The Air Force named the newly renovated and remodeled Pilots’ Crew ‘Room’ at…
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Obaseki, Shaibu receive receive Certificate of Return
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday presented certificate of return to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu. The National Commissioner, INEC in charge of Edo, Rivers, and Bayelsa, Mrs. May Agbmuche-Mbu made the presentation on Tuesday at the INEC office in Aduwawa, Benin City, the Edo State capital. Agbmuche-Mbu…
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Air Force graduates 444 personnel as CAS commissions student hostels
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna on Monday 21 September 2020, graduated 444 personnel of Initial Officers’ and Basic Airmen/Airwomen Sundry Military Courses to effectively support NAF operations. Speaking at the graduation ceremony which comprised 75 officers and 369 airmen/airwomen, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, restated the…
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Prof. MI Ajibero, a rare gift to Oweland, humanity and academic world — Omoluabi
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the former Rector Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, Prof M.I Ajibero as he clocks 70. Omoluabi describe the don as a gift to humanity and a treasure to academic world who has contributed a greater period of his lifetime…