Current news in nigeria today 2020

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria today, 2020:

Politics

  1. Nigeria's 2023 Presidential Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 presidential election will hold on February 18, 2023.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC).
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus, by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Economy: The Nigerian economy has been experiencing a recession, with the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracting by 2.6% in the second quarter of 2020.
  2. Fuel Price Hike: The Nigerian government has increased the price of fuel from N145 to N151 per liter, sparking protests and outrage from Nigerians.
  3. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.4% in August 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff of the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
  2. Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the Sambisa Forest in Borno State.
  3. Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major security challenge in Nigeria, with many high-profile individuals and ordinary citizens being abducted and held for ransom.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded over 55,000 cases of COVID-19, with over 1,000 deaths.
  2. Lassa Fever: The Nigerian government has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever, with over 100 cases recorded in several states.
  3. Malaria: Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria, with over 25% of the population affected annually.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 4-4 on aggregate.
  2. Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Athletics: Nigerian athletes have won several medals at the 2020 African Championships in Athletics, held in Ethiopia.

These are just a few of the current news in Nigeria today, 2020.