Below are all the latest news stories you need to read this evening;
1. “Why We Didn’t Confirm Some Of President Buhari’s Appointees” – Bukola Saraki
A former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has stated reasons why the eighth assembly did not confirm some appointees as nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Saraki was the 13th President of the Senate from 2015-2019. CONTINUE READING..
2. Lagos State Govt To Fine Cross-Over Service Defaulters N500,000
Lagosians who violate the 12 am to 4 am curfew imposed by the Federal Government and other protocols would be fined up to N500, 000 when caught, The Nation has learnt.
The government emphasised that all churches in the state must respect the curfew in place and avoid physical crossover services and large gatherings on December 31, 2020. CONTINUE READING..
3. United States Nurse Contracts COVID-19 After Receiving Pfizer’s Vaccine
Matthew W., 45, a nurse at two different local hospitals, said in a Facebook post on December 18 that he had received the Pfizer vaccine, telling the ABC News affiliate that his arm was sore for a day but that he had suffered no other side effects.
Six days later on Christmas Eve, he became sick after working a shift in the COVID-19 unit, the report added. He got the chills and later came down with muscle aches and fatigue. CONTINUE READING..
4. Oyo Govt Rescinds Decision, Permits Cross-Over Service
The Oyo state government has permitted cross-over service in the state, The Nation reports.
According to a statement by Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, he stated that the 12 am to 4 am curfew earlier imposed on states by the Federal Government has been lifted. CONTINUE READING..
5. CAN, RCCG, Winners Suspends Cross-Over Night Services
The CAN aligned with government’s ban on watchnight (crossover) service that usually heralds the New Year.
The association said the service, which normally extends to 12am on the first day of the year, should not hold, so that Christians can maintain a strict adherence to COVID-19, protocols. CONTINUE READING..
The budget, which is 21.12 per cent higher than 2020 appropriation, comprised N62,624,512,000.00 recurrent expenditure and N69,191,240,000 capital expenditure.
Ikpeazu explained that the budget was inspired by the quest to reinvent the Abia spirit of industry and ingenuity and stimulate industrialisation through the establishment of Cottage Industries in the 17 council areas of the state. CONTINUE READING..
7. WhatsApp To Stop Working On Some Phones From January 1, 2021
There are several Android and iOS phones that may not be able to run the app as the company will withdraw support for older versions of OS from next year.
According to the information on the WhatsApp FAQ section gathered by The Nation, WhatsApp will only be compatible with phones running the Android 4.0.3 operating system or newer as well as iPhones running on iOS 9 and newer. CONTINUE READING..
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