Latest news in nigeria today 2022
Here are some of the latest news in Nigeria today, 2022:
Politics
- 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections, with the presidential election scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023.
- APC Primaries: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Others Emerge Winners: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the winners of its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
- PDP Primaries: Atiku, Wike, Others Emerge Winners: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced the winners of its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
- Naira Falls to Record Low Against Dollar: The naira has fallen to a record low against the dollar, trading at N570 to the dollar on the parallel market.
- FG Launches New Economic Policy: The Federal Government has launched a new economic policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing poverty.
Security
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping in Ogun: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in Ogun State.
- Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Kaduna: The military has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Kaduna State.
Health
- Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to over 250,000.
- FG Launches New Vaccine Distribution Plan: The Federal Government has launched a new vaccine distribution plan aimed at increasing access to vaccines across the country.
- Lassa Fever Outbreak: FG Confirms 1,000 Cases: The Federal Government has confirmed over 1,000 cases of Lassa fever, with 150 deaths recorded.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers.
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.
- FG Launches New Sports Policy: The Federal Government has launched a new sports policy aimed at promoting sports development in the country.
These are some of the latest news in Nigeria today, 2022. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.