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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His health has been a subject of concern in recent times.
- 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).
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus.
Economy
- Naira Appreciates: The naira has appreciated against the US dollar, exchanging at N360 to the dollar at the official market.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.13% in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Oil Production: Nigeria's oil production has increased to 1.94 million barrels per day (mbpd), according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff of the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
- Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major concern in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases reported in recent times.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying match.
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Melbourne, Australia, due to a knee injury.
- D'Tigress: The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup in Australia.
Other News
- Lassa Fever: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, including Ondo, Edo, and Ebonyi.
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week.
- Flood: Heavy flooding has been reported in several parts of the country, including Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.