Current nigeria news today

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

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. Bandits Kill 12 in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 12 people in Zamfara State, including a traditional ruler, in a fresh attack on a village.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.