LATEST NEWS IN NIGERIA THIS NIGHT, Wednesday, 23/12/2020
Brainnews returns this night, Wednesday, December 23 with the latest news stories across Nigeria, the world.
Checkout the latest news stories below;
1. Mother Of Four Killed, Another Injured After Security Officers Fired Gunshots While Chasing A Driver In Delta
According to reports, officers from the newly formed security unit, Operation Delta Hawk, were reportedly chasing a driver known as Joshua,. Joshua allegedly refused to stop, so the officers allegedly fired gunshots at his car. One of the stray bullets landed on the yet-to-be-identified mother of four, killing her on the spot while Joshua sustained a gunshot wound.
Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu shared the sad story online and has vowed to lead a protest in Asaba today, December 23, to demand justice for the victims. CONTINUE READING WITH PHOTOS..
2. Kaduna-Abuja Road: 12 Die, 25 Injured In Road Crash
25 other persons were injured the accident which occurred around kilometer 26, Wednesday morning.
Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan confirmed accident, saying that, the crash, which involved a trailer, was caused by a combination of speeding, road defects, driving against the direction of traffic, and loss of control. CONTINUE READING..
3. Federal Govt Declares Friday 25, Monday 28, January 1 Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday 25, Monday 28 December 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. CONTINUE READING..
4. Over 100 Parasitic Worms Removed From Man’s Stomach
The man complained of stomach pain and went to a hospital in Thanh Hoa where doctors checked him and discovered his stomach was filled with worms.
The doctor, Dr. Anh said the man came to the hospital and said that he had a writhing stomach ache and wasn’t getting better despite taking medicine. CONTINUE READING WITH THE VIDEO..
5. President Putin Signs Bill Granting Lifetime Immunity To Former Russian Presidents
Vladimir Putin has signed legislation that will grant former presidents of Russia lifetime immunity once they leave office.
The bill, which was published online on Tuesday, gives former presidents and their families immunity from prosecution for crimes committed during their lifetime. CONTINUE READING..