Politics
Kalu receives defecting Abia PDP faithful into APC
Thousands of Peoples Democratic Party faithful in Abia, formally defect to All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Health
FG urges Nigerians not be hesitant to take COVID-19 vaccine
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians not to be hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it gets to Nigeria.
Defence/Security
Anti-banditry: NAF to establish Forward Operating Base in Funtua, Katsina
NAF says it is set to establish a FOB in Funtua, Katsina State, to extend the reach of its operations against banditry and other criminal activities in the North-West.
Health
Stop embarrassing Nigeria with fake COVID-19 test results – PTF
Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 expresses worry over fake COVID-19 test results presented by Nigerians travelling abroad.
Health
Nigeria records 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 95,934.
Health
COVID-19: Increased testing will enable understanding of burden – NCDC
Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says increasing national testing capacity for COVID-19 will enable understanding of its burden.
General News
Fire service boss makes case for Kebbi fire service
Mr Ibrahim Liman, the Controller General, Federal Fire Service, has pleaded with Kebbi government to acquire modern fire-fighting trucks for effective fire-fighting.
Foreign
Biden names Judge Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announces judge Merrick Garland as his nominee for attorney-general, a role that amounts to being nation’s top law enforcement officer.
Economy/Business
Lagos Govt pegs 2021 budget at N1.164 trn
Lagos State Year 2021 Appropriation Budget named ” Budget of Rekindled Hope” has been pegged at N1.164 trillion.
General News
South Africa to receive 1.5 m AstraZeneca vaccine doses from India
South Africa to receive 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine from India in January and February, Health Ministry says.