Current news in nigeria toaday

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria today:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His return has sparked controversy, with many Nigerians questioning the true nature of his health issues.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's 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 Weakens: The naira has weakened against the US dollar, trading at N360 to the dollar at the parallel market.
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The price of fuel has increased by N10 per liter, following a decision by the Federal Government to remove subsidies.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Kidnapping: A prominent businessman has been kidnapped in Abuja, with his abductors demanding a ransom.
  3. Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality in several parts of the country, with many Nigerians calling for an end to the use of excessive force by law enforcement agents.

Other News

  1. Coronavirus: Nigeria has recorded a new case of coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 20.
  2. Education: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary and secondary schools.
  3. Sports: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup, following a 2-0 win over Lesotho in a qualifying match.

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