Local news naija
Here are some recent local news stories from Nigeria:
Politics
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new federal university in each of the country's 36 states. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Premium Times)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (Source: This Day)
Economy
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: The Punch)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 1.1% increase in its All-Share Index. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and reduce importation of goods. (Source: Leadership)
Crime
- The police have arrested a suspected kidnapper who allegedly abducted a 12-year-old girl in Lagos. (Source: The Nation)
- The Nigerian Army has launched a operation to flush out bandits from the country's northwestern region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former governor of a state in Nigeria for alleged corruption. (Source: Punch)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of Lassa fever. (Source: The Guardian)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria is one of the countries with the highest number of cases of malaria. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in rural areas. (Source: Leadership)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Liberia 2-0. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced a new coach for the Super Falcons, the country's women's national team. (Source: The Punch)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced a new coach for the country's national team. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are just a few examples of the many local news stories from Nigeria.