BREAKING NEWS IN NIGERIA THIS AFTERNOON, Monday, 21/12/2020
Brainnews returns this afternoon with the breaking news stories across Nigeria.
Below are he breaking news stories you need to read;
1. Police Dismiss 4 Officers For Aiding Arms Smuggling, Others
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four senior police officers and demoted two others for alleged misconduct and acts unbecoming of public officers.
The commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, announced this yesterday in a statement in Abuja. CONTINUE READING..
2. 42 Microfinance Banks Lose Licenses
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the operating licenses of 42 microfinance banks (MfBs). The affected banks have been shut down.
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has stepped in to wind down the banks.
In a statement, the NDIC said it would promptly commence the verification of claims of depositors from today. CONTINUE READING..
3. 2020: Senate Passes N453.2bn NDDC’s Budget
The Senate on Monday passed the sum of N453,200,000,000.00 as the budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the 2020 fiscal year.
This followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs by the Vice Chairman of t he Committee, Senator Amos Kilawangs Bulus (Gombe South) at plenary. CONTINUE READING..
4. Aproko Emerges Winner Of The Next Naija Comedy Star, Goes Home With N5m And A Car
The Next Naija Comedy Star was organized by Ayodeji Richard Makun famously known as AY and was judged by Ali Baba, I go dye, MC Acapella and MC Shakara.
Present at the Grand Finale was Nigerian Music star Teni, who performed and celebrated with the Winner. CONTINUE READING WITH PHOTOS..