24 7 nigeria news update
Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,852.
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning.
- Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Boko Haram Suspects: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a hideout in the state.
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion.
- APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on March 26.
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and several other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in February, up from 16.47% in January.
- Naira Weakens Against Dollar: The naira has weakened against the dollar, trading at N495 to the dollar at the parallel market.
- FG to Launch New Economic Policy: The Federal Government is set to launch a new economic policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing poverty.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2023: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a qualifying match.
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old.
- Wizkid's 'Essence' Hits 100 Million Streams: Wizkid's song "Essence" has hit 100 million streams on music streaming platform, Spotify.
These are the latest news updates from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay safe!