Current naija news
Here are some of the current news headlines in Nigeria:
Politics
- 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.
- APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira, allowing it to float freely in the foreign exchange market.
- 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).
- Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has increased the pump price of petrol from N145 to N162 per liter.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students from a school in Katsina State, sparking widespread outrage.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
- Kidnapping: A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Other News
- Coronavirus: Nigeria has recorded its first case of the coronavirus, with a patient in Lagos State testing positive for the virus.
- Nollywood: Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has been arrested by the Lagos State Government for hosting a party that violated COVID-19 protocols.
- 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.