Current news in nigeria today

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 continued to weaken against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at N360 to $1.
  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 Federal Government has announced a hike in fuel prices, with the pump price of petrol now standing at N145 per liter.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked several villages in Zamfara State, killing several people and displacing many others.
  2. Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted several students and staff of the University of Maiduguri in Borno State.
  3. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.

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. Education: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary and secondary schools in Nigeria.
  3. Sports: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Lesotho 4-2 in a qualifying match.

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