Latest news in nigeria today 2016
Here are some of the latest news in Nigeria as of 2016:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari's health has been a major concern in Nigeria, with many calling for his resignation due to his prolonged absence from office. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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, John Odigie-Oyegun. (Source: ThisDay)
- 2019 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2019 general elections will hold on February 16, 2019. (Source: Premium Times)
Economy
- Naira Devaluation: The Nigerian currency, the naira, has continued to depreciate against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at over N500 to the dollar. (Source: Punch)
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Inflation Rate: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 18.5%, with many economists warning of a recession. (Source: BusinessDay)
Security
- Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has launched a major offensive against Boko Haram in the North-East, with many reports of successful operations against the terrorist group. (Source: Leadership)
- Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major problem in Nigeria, with many high-profile cases reported in recent months. (Source: The Nation)
- Herdsmen Crisis: The crisis between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria has continued to escalate, with many reports of violence and killings. (Source: Daily Post)
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: Goal.com)
- AFCON 2017: Nigeria has been drawn in Group D of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, alongside Egypt, Cameroon, and Guinea-Bissau. (Source: CAFonline.com)
- NBA: The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced that the country will host the 2017 FIBA AfroBasket tournament. (Source: FIBA.com)
Entertainment
- Music: Nigerian music has continued to gain popularity globally, with many artists such as Wizkid, Davido, and Tiwa Savage releasing hit songs. (Source: Pulse.ng)
- Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has continued to grow, with many movies being produced and released in recent months. (Source: Nollywood.com)
- Comedy: Nigerian comedy has become a major part of the country's entertainment scene, with many comedians such as Basketmouth and AY Makun performing to packed audiences. (Source: Comedy.com)
These are just a few of the latest news in Nigeria as of 2016.