Current nigeria news today
Here are some of the current news headlines in Nigeria today:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Row: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar engaged in a fresh row over the party's leadership.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.7% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Naira Falls to Record Low: The naira has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, trading at N720 to the dollar on the parallel market.
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major source of controversy in recent times.
Security
- Bandits Kill 12 in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 12 people in Zamfara State, including a traditional ruler, in a fresh attack on a village.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos State.
- Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits: The military has launched a fresh operation to flush out bandits from the forests of Zamfara and Katsina States.
Health
- Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
- FG to Vaccinate 50 Million Nigerians Against COVID-19: The Federal Government has announced plans to vaccinate 50 million Nigerians against COVID-19 in the next few months.
- Lassa Fever Outbreak Spreads to 12 States: The Lassa fever outbreak has spread to 12 states in Nigeria, with 141 cases reported so far.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Egypt in a friendly match on January 25, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Nigeria to Host 2023 African Games: Nigeria has been selected to host the 2023 African Games, which will take place in August.
These are just a few of the current news headlines in Nigeria today.