This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Friday, 15th, December 2021.
COVID-19: Again, FG Speaks On Declaring Nationwide Lockdown
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed news circulating on social media that it was planning to impose fresh lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), also Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, made the clarification in a statement signed by Mr. Willie Bassey, Director Information in his office.
Boko Haram Terrorist Launches Fresh Attack In Yobe
Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorist group have attacked Garin Gada, a village about 12 km from Geidam town, Yobe State.
According to reports from Yunusri LGA, the insurgents killed two people and looted shops and homes of the villagers.
Your Govt Has Failed Nigerians – PDP Tells Buhari
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has knocked President Muhammadu Buhari for telling Nigerians to judge his administration fairly.
Naija News reports that the Nigerian leader had asked elites and critics of his administration to judge his performance with fairness and equity.
Kogi: Appeal Court Rules On Yahaya Bello Election Victory
The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has struck out the appeal brought before it by Michael Elokun and two others challenging the election of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.
Recall that Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had, in 2018, dismissed the suit on the grounds that the plaintiffs, Mr Michael Elokun, Mrs Hawa Audi and Mr Ibrahim Sule had no business instituting the case.
APC Breaks Silence On Tinubu Emerging As Its 2023 Presidential Candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said its National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has to form an alliance with party stakeholders in other zones in other to emerge as its presidential candidate in 2023.
This was made known by the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena to Daily Post on Thursday.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2021/01/15/nigeria-breaking-news-today-friday-15th-january-2021/
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