My naija 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 a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus, by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).
Economy
- Naira Appreciates: The naira has appreciated against the US dollar, exchanging at N360 to the dollar at the official market.
- 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 oil marketers.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff of the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
- Kidnapping: The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to tackle the rising cases of kidnapping in the country.
- Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from their hideouts in the North-East.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying 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- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Melbourne, Australia, due to a knee injury.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
- Burna Boy: Burna Boy has won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for his album "Twice as Tall".
- Tiwa Savage: Tiwa Savage has been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
- Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been recognized by the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for its contributions to world cinema.
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria. I hope you find them interesting!