Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Monday, 21st, December, 2020

This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Monday, 21st, December 2020.

Nobody Can Say When Insecurity Will End In Nigeria – Adesina

The Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Femi Adesina has submitted that nobody can put a timeline on issues of insecurity in Nigeria.

The presidential media aide made the submission on Sunday when he spoke about the efforts by the federal government in tackling issues of insecurity in Nigeria.

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FULL LIST: Ngige Names Buhari, Tinubu, Others That Will Decide APC Zoning

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has revealed that the founding fathers of the party will decide on the zoning of its 2023 presidential ticket in 2021.

Naija News recalls that the APC was formed in 2013 by a merger between the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliances (APGA) and some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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COVID-19: Ban Flights Between Nigeria And UK Now – Atiku Tells FG

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has urged the federal government to immediately ban flights between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Atiku noted in a statement on Sunday that the action has become necessary in view of the health hazards that may result if the new coronavirus strain reported in the UK is imported into Nigeria.

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Anyim Pius Anyim: 2023 Igbo Presidency Achievable If…

A former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has urged Igbos to negotiate with other regions of Nigeria in other to grab the presidency in 2023.

Naija News reports that there have been calls from several groups including Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, for the south-east to produce Nigeria’s next president.

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Police Commission Sack Four Senior Officers For Misconduct (Give Reasons)

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the dismissal of four senior Police Officers for misconduct and acts unbecoming of public officers.

Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Sunday by the PSC Head, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani.

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