Current news today in nigeria now

Here are some of the current news headlines in Nigeria as of today:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primaries for the 2023 general elections, with some candidates emerging victorious.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to hold its primaries for the 2023 general elections, with several aspirants vying for party tickets.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 5% to N435.67 per dollar.
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has approved a fuel price hike, with petrol now selling at N185 per liter.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted several students and staff of a university in Kaduna State.
  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 practice.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with many states experiencing a rise in infections.
  2. Lassa Fever: The Federal Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with several deaths recorded.
  3. Malaria: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a malaria outbreak in Nigeria, with many cases reported in several states.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau in a playoff match.
  2. Rangers International: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title.
  3. D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Senegal in a playoff match.

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