Local news in nigeria

Here are some recent local news stories from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Nigerian Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: Punch)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of plotting to rig the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: The Nation)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new textile industry in Kano State. (Source: Leadership)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 12 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: BusinessDay)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the recent kidnapping of students in Katsina State. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy more troops to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: The Cable)

Health

• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of Lassa fever in the country. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for improved funding of the healthcare sector. (Source: Leadership)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to provide support to Nigeria in its efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ThisDay)

Education

• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the 36 states of the country. (Source: The Nation)
• The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its strike after reaching a agreement with the Federal Government. (Source: Punch)
• The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of a new private university in Abuja. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a new national team for women. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new sports complex in the state. (Source: Leadership)

These are just a few examples of the many local news stories from Nigeria.