Latest nigeria and biafra news today
Here are the latest news updates on Nigeria and Biafra:
Nigeria News
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Vanguard)
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria as Petrol Stations Run Dry: Fuel scarcity has hit Nigeria, with many petrol stations running dry due to a shortage of petroleum products. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the shortage to a combination of factors, including a decline in crude oil production and a shortage of foreign exchange. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in April, driven by increases in the prices of food and non-food items. (Source: This Day)
Biafra News
- IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Remains in Detention: The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, remains in detention despite a court order granting him bail. Kanu has been in detention since 2015, accused of treasonable felony. (Source: The Cable)
- Biafra agitation: IPOB warns against military invasion: The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned against a military invasion of the South-East region, following reports of a planned military operation in the region. IPOB has accused the Nigerian government of planning to use the military to crush the Biafra agitation. (Source: Daily Post)
- Biafra: Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges FG to dialogue with IPOB: The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization, has urged the Federal Government to engage in dialogue with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to resolve the Biafra agitation peacefully. (Source: Vanguard)
Other News
- Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, Returns from Medical Leave: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a medical leave in the United Kingdom. Buhari had been on leave since March 10, undergoing treatment for an undisclosed medical condition. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Senate Passes 2023 Budget: The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget is expected to be sent to the House of Representatives for further consideration. (Source: The Punch)
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