Mmm in nigeria latest news
Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His health has been a subject of concern in recent times.
- APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC).
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus.
Economy
- Naira Weakens: The naira has continued to weaken against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at around N380 to the dollar.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.13% in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Fuel Price Hike: The price of fuel has increased by N10 per liter, following a hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff of the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
- Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major concern in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases reported in recent times.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match.
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Melbourne, Australia, due to a knee injury.
- D'Tigress: The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup in Australia.
Entertainment
- Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has lost one of its pioneers, Justus Esiri, who passed away at the age of 68.
- Music: Nigerian musician, Davido, has been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
- Comedy: Popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has launched a new comedy show, "The Black Box", which premiered on Netflix.
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria.