9ija daily news

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria for the day:

Politics

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 18. The new dates for the elections have not been announced. (Source: Punch)
• The Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. The bill now awaits assent from President Muhammadu Buhari. (Source: Vanguard)

Economy

• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a decline in the All-Share Index, with a market capitalization of N21.35 trillion. The decline is attributed to profit-taking by investors. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the country's reliance on foreign exchange. The policy allows for the use of local currencies for international transactions. (Source: The Nation)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. The operation, code-named "Operation Accord", will involve the deployment of troops to affected areas. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain law and order. The deployment follows recent attacks on police stations and other security agencies. (Source: The Punch)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match. The team will now face a second-round playoff match against the winner of the playoff between Tunisia and Mali. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the Super Falcons, the country's women's national team. The new coach is Randy Waldrum, a former coach of the US Women's National Team. (Source: The Nation)

Entertainment

• The Nigerian music industry has lost one of its pioneers, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 58. Fela was a legendary musician and activist who was known for his unique blend of Afrobeat and jazz music. (Source: Punch)
• The organizers of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show have announced the launch of a new season, which will feature 24 new housemates. The show is expected to premiere on July 24. (Source: Vanguard)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria for the day. I hope you find them informative and interesting!