May 19, 2020 - Swift Reporters

IGP Holds First Virtual Conference With Strategic Managers Of The Force

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

….Orders strict enforcement of inter-state movement restriction orders The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has ordered strict enforcement of the national curfew and inter-state movement restriction orders emplaced by the Federal Government as part of measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The IGP gave this directive to the Zonal Assistant-Inspectors General of Police […]

Nigeria Female Police Officers Distribute Palliatives To Communities

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has flagged-off a Community Sensitization Campaign and Palliative Support Program against COVID-19 on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The program, a community-driven initiative of the Force, is aimed at supporting families within the policing communities adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic prevention lockdown and other regulations. In a press release signed by […]

COVID-19: Medical Doctor Tests Positive In Bayelsa

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

Gov. Diri Extends Presidential Directives For Two Weeks Jonathan, Dickson, Ooni Of Ife Donate To State A medical doctor has tested positive for COVID-19 in Bayelsa State, bringing the number of active cases in the state to two. Governor Douye Diri announced the new confirmed case on Tuesday during a meeting of the COVID-19 Taskforce, which he chairs, at the […]

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Let’s Not Look Down On The Lockdown

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

By Bala Ibrahim I was waken up from my afternoon nap by a phone call from a brother, who was enquiring about the authenticity of what he heard, that the President has approved the extension by two weeks, of the lockdown in Kano. I said Iam not sure, but I would not be surprised if it turns out to be […]

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Fifty-Two Resounding Salutes To Major Isaac Jasper Adaka (Lion) Boro

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

By Amb Dr Boladei Igali Typically, revolutionists are often regarded as villains by establishment, but often esteemed as heroes by those whom they stand for. But it is very few, like the name, Major Isaac Jasper “Adaka” Boro, who combine both accolades of honour and appreciation from both sides. It was impossible for one with fire in his bones like […]

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Eze Celebrates Akanimo Sampson On His Birthday

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

…Recalls his feats with the Chief Priest To God Almighty be all the Glory as today marks the birthday of my mentor, friend, associate, brother, Mr Akanimo Sampson who have the rare privilege to teach me the rudiments of Journalism and the brand of Journalism that I practices today. I could recall when I met this great man in 1987 […]

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COVID-19 Lockdown Orders: Osun State Police Command Releases Impounded Vehicles/Motorcycles

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

The Osun State Police Command has called on the general public, especially those who contravened the COVID-19 lockdown order and whose vehicles/motorcycles were impounded to report at the various Police Divisional Headquarters / Stations / Formations as applicable with proof of ownership for collection of same at no cost with effect from Monday 18th May, 2020. In a press release […]

Dr. Marilyn Amobi Appoints Hauwa Bello As Acting NBET MD/CEO

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

The embattled MD/CEO of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) – Dr Marilyn Amobi has gone on a self-styled terminal leave ahead of the end of her scandalous 4 years tenure. Dr Amobi was appointed on 25th July 2016 by the Presidency vide a letter of appointment from the Office of Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria with reference […]

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No Tribalism At FIRS, Says Nami

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Muhammad Nami has stated that the Service is a national institution of pride where tribalism and ethnic jingoism has no ground to take roots much less thriving. Mr. Nami made this assertion in a statement issued on Monday by Director, Communication and Liaison, Abdullahi Ismail Ahmad. According to Mr. Nami, “the FIRS […]

Oyo Holds Valedictory Exco Session For Late Commissioner

May 19, 2020 Swift Reporters

…..We’ve lost a gem, state’ll immortalize him, says Makinde The Oyo State Executive Council, on Monday, conducted a valedictory session in honour of the erstwhile Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Rt. Honourable Kehinde Ayoola. The council members severally eulogized the late former speaker of the state assembly, declaring that he would be greatly missed. Speaking during the meeting held […]

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