LATEST NEWS IN NIGERIA THIS MORNING, FRIDAY, 25/12/2020

Good morning and welcome to Brainnews daily news updates for today, Friday, December 25, 2020.

Below are the latest news updates you need to read;

1. Suspected Bandits Open Fire On Traders, Kill 7 And Burn Truck Loaded With 330 Bags Of Maize At Kaduna Community Market

Suspected Bandits Open Fire On Traders, Kill 7

Samuel Aruwan who is the state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affair confirmed the attack to newsmen in a statement released today December 24. He said the bandits sneaked into the market around 4pm and opened fire.

“The Kaduna State Government has been informed that several armed bandits were neutralized at the outskirts of Galadimawa in Giwa local government area of Kaduna State. CONTINUE READING WITH PHOTOS..

2. First Female House Leader Of Niger State Assembly Impeached

First Female House Leader Of Niger State Assembly Impeached

The female lawmaker was impeached by members of the house of assembly during the plenary on Thursday December 24.

An official statement revealing why the former leader was impeached or the number and names of the lawmakers that supported the action against her is yet to be released by the house of assembly. CONTINUE READING..

3. Only Vaccines Can Eliminate Virus – NCDC

COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Ready For Public In November – China

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Thursday said that the vaccine is the only weapon for eliminating the COVID-19 pandemic.

He explained that extant non-pharmaceutical interventions, including hand washing, sanitizing, proper wearing of face masks, and social distancing, can only reduce the spread of the disease, and not eliminate the pandemic. CONTINUE READING..

4. Former PDP Spokesman Olisa Metuh Released From Kuje Prison

Former PDP Spokesman Olisa Metuh Released From Kuje Prison

His release from prison followed the nullification of a seven-year jail sentence handed down to him by an Appeal Court sitting in Abuja.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Metuh on seven counts of money laundering for allegedly receiving N400 million from the office of the national security adviser. On February 25, 2020, the trial court pronounced him guilty on all counts of money laundering and sentenced him to seven years in prison. CONTINUE READING WITH PHOTOS..

5. Nigeria Records 1041 New Cases Of Coronavirus, 377 Discharged And 6 Deaths

Coronavirus Deaths Hit 1,115 In Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that Nigeria on Thursday, December 24 recorded 1041 new cases of coronavirus in the country.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that 1041 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in Nigeria on Thursday December 24. CONTINUE READING..

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