AllNews Wrap-Up: Latest Nigeria News Headlines For Today, Friday 18th, December, 2020

AllNews Nigeria brings you the latest Nigeria news headlines compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper stories online for today, Friday 18th December 2020.

1. Cross River Commissioner Of Police, Abdulkadir Jimoh Is Dead

The Commissioner of Police in Cross River, Abdulkadir Jimoh is dead. AllNews Nigeria reports that Jimoh who has been battling an undisclosed illness died early Friday morning at a COVID-19 Isolation Centre at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) Calabar. Efforts to contact the spokesperson, DSP Irene Ugbo via a phone call were abortive at the time of filing this report.

2. Federal University Lokoja Gets New Vice-Chancellor

Professor Olayemi Durotimi Akinwumi has emerged as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL). This was disclosed by the Chairman of the screening committee, Senator Chris Adighiji at a brief press conference in Lokoja on Friday. AllNews Nigeria learnt the committee received 81 applications from prospective qualified candidates for consideration.

3. Kankara Abduction: Reno Omokri Sides Pres. Buhari On One Thing

Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide on new media, Reno Omokri, says despite that he is a strong critic of President Muhammadu Buhari, he agrees with him using Miyetti Allah to secure the release of the Kankara Boys. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed had on Friday disclosed that President Buhari coordinated the rescue efforts of the abducted schoolboys from his hometown despite that he did not visit in person.

4. President, Abducted Schoolboys To Meet

The recently-released Kankara schoolboys will be meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. The meeting, according to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Mustapha Inuwa, is set to hold at the presidential lodge of the state government house in Katsina. This was disclosed to TheCable by Inuwa through his media aide, Abdullahi Yar'Adua, adding that the meeting will hold by 3 pm.

5. 5 Cool Gadgets To Get This Christmas

This period of the pandemic has witnessed many people trying to look for things to keep us busy around the house. Also, whether you are in school, work, or just entertainment, you definitely need something to spice things up for yourself. In light of this, we’ve gathered a list of 5 cool gadgets you could get for yourself at home this Christmas.

6. Obasanjo Speaks On Buhari Not Physically, Mentally Sound To Govern Nigeria (Flashback Video)

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo in an open letter titled "Point for Concern and Action," during the buildup of the 2019 general elections said President Muhammadu Buhari is not physically and mentally sound to lead a country like Nigeria. Obasanjo, who also alleged that President Buhari was acting like former military dictator, Sani Abacha, therefore, warned Nigerians against re-electing him to office.

7. MTN Business, Financial Condition Threatened As NCC Plan To Revoke Spectrum

MTN Nigeria's operation and financial condition might be negatively impacted as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) plans to revoke 3.5GHz spectrum band allocated to the company since 2007. The decision has compelled MTN to announce a migration plan for its subscribers next month. MTN Nigeria said the migration of its subscribers is in preparation for the roll-out of the fifth generation of mobile network (5G), which has been a controversial issue in Nigeria. Recall there had been denial that NCC has issued license MTN Nigeria to connect its subscribers to 5G network following criticism.

8. ‘I Would Not Wish My Uganda Experience On Anyone’ – Omah Lay Speaks On Arrest

Nigerian singer, Omah Lay, has shared his experience after he was arrested and locked up in Uganda alongside Tems, for performing at a concert despite COVID-19 restrictions. In a series of tweets via his verified Twitter account on Thursday, he clarified that the show promoters confirmed and proved to him that they had secured all the clearances needed for him to perform at the concert. He wrote: “The past few days have been some of the toughest of my life that I wouldn’t wish them on anyone. Out in a new country with some beautiful people, the next thing I’m being treated like a common thief

9. Full Week 24 2020 UK Pool Results, Games, Panel, EKO, LKO

This is the week 24 2020 United Kingdom (UK) top leagues' football pool results for Saturday, 19th of December 2020. AllNews allows you to follow all the UK and European football tournament standings by pool results for week 24 2020.

10. ‘The Best’ FIFA Awards: Full List Of 2020 Winners As Lewandowski Secures Top Prize

The Best FIFA Awards 2020 held virtually at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday. AllNews presents to you the full list of winners as Poland hitman, Robert Lewandowski emerged the big winner:

These are the latest Nigerian newspaper headlines this evening. Visit our website www.allnews.ng for more latest news in Nigeria and around the world.