Current naija news update

Here are some current news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His health status remains a subject of controversy, with some Nigerians calling for his resignation.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a leadership crisis, with some governors and party leaders calling for the resignation of 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 by 5.3% to N360 per dollar, citing a decline in foreign reserves.
  2. Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has increased the pump price of fuel from N145 to N162 per liter, citing a rise in global oil prices.
  3. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, the highest in over two years, due to rising food and fuel prices.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff from the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
  2. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, following a recent surge in attacks.
  3. Kidnapping: The police have rescued 27 kidnapped victims, including a traditional ruler, in various parts of the country.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying match.
  2. Rugby: Nigeria has qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, after defeating Ghana 24-10 in a qualifying match.

Other News

  1. Lassa Fever: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a surge in Lassa fever cases, with 1,144 cases and 141 deaths recorded so far this year.
  2. Power Outage: A nationwide power outage has been reported, affecting millions of Nigerians, due to a technical fault at the National Grid.
  3. Flood: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of the country, displacing thousands of people and causing damage to properties.

These are just a few of the current news updates from Nigeria.