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Here are some of the latest news in Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His return has sparked controversy, with many Nigerians questioning the true nature of his health issues.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Economy

  1. Naira Weakens: The naira has continued to weaken against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at over N360 to the dollar.
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, with the country's economy facing significant challenges.
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The federal government has announced a hike in fuel prices, with the new price of petrol set at N145 per liter.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked several communities in Zamfara State, killing several people and displacing many others.
  2. Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major problem in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases reported in recent weeks.
  3. Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, alongside Egypt, Sudan, and Guinea-Bissau.

Other News

  1. Lassa Fever: The outbreak of Lassa fever has continued to spread across Nigeria, with several deaths reported.
  2. Power Outage: A nationwide power outage has been reported, with many Nigerians complaining of the lack of electricity supply.
  3. Flood: Heavy flooding has been reported in several parts of the country, with many communities affected.

These are just a few of the latest news in Nigeria.