Any latest news in nigeria
Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His health has been a subject of concern in recent times.
- APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC).
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Naira Weakens: The naira has continued to weaken against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at around N380 to the dollar.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.13% in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Fuel Price Hike: The federal government has announced a hike in fuel prices, with the pump price of petrol now standing at N145 per liter.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have attacked several villages in Zamfara State, killing several people and displacing many others.
- Kidnapping: A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Ekiti State.
- Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East region.
Other News
- Coronavirus: Nigeria has recorded its first case of the coronavirus, with a Chinese national testing positive for the virus in Lagos State.
- Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has lost one of its pioneers, Justus Esiri, who passed away at the age of 67.
- Sports: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying match.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.