Current naija news

Here are some of the current news headlines in Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has been absent from public functions for several weeks, sparking concerns about his health. The presidency has not commented on the matter.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Economy

  1. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira, allowing it to float freely in the foreign exchange market.
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.13%, the highest in over two years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has increased the pump price of petrol from N145 to N162 per liter.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students from a school in Katsina State, sparking widespread outrage.
  2. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
  3. Kidnapping: A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

Other News

  1. Coronavirus: Nigeria has recorded its first case of the coronavirus, with a patient in Lagos State testing positive for the virus.
  2. Nollywood: Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has been arrested by the Lagos State Government for hosting a party that violated COVID-19 protocols.
  3. Sports: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match.

These are just a few of the current news headlines in Nigeria.