Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Friday, 11th, December, 2020

This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Friday, 11th, December 2020.

2023: PDP Speaks On Giving Presidential Ticket To Jonathan

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to seek the party’s 2023 presidential ticket.

Secondus made the declaration on Thursday during a press conference in Abuja where he spoke on his 3-year stewardship as the PDP Chairman.

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Why We Invited Buhari- Reps Spokesperson

The spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Thursday, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari was not invited to ridicule him over security issues.

Kalu while speaking with journalists noted that the President was summoned to discuss with the house on how to address Insurgency and Insecurity in the country.

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Buhari Congratulates Ghana President, Akufo-Addo On Re-election

Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated President Nana Akufo-Addo, over his re-election for a second term in office.

Buhari congratulated Akufo-Addo in a statement released through his spokesman, Garba Shehu, titled “Ghana: President Buhari congratulates Akufo-Addo on re-election.”

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Fayose Attacks Buhari For Failing To Appear Before House

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has described the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to appear before the National Assembly as an act dictatorship.

Naija News had earlier reported that the House of Representatives under the leadership of Femi Gbajabiamila had invited the President over the increase in insecurity in Nigeria.

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Why Jonathan Can’t Join APC – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday maintained that former President Goodluck Jonathan will not join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking on a television programme, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said there is no space in the ruling party for Jonathan.

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