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Nigeria! Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has been receiving treatment in London for an undisclosed illness. His health has been a subject of controversy and concern among Nigerians.
- APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira, allowing it to float freely in the foreign exchange market.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Oil Production: Nigeria's oil production has increased to 1.9 million barrels per day, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students from a school in Katsina State, sparking widespread outrage and calls for action from the government.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
- Kidnapping: A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- AFCON: Nigeria's Super Falcons have won the 2020 African Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) title.
- Rugby: Nigeria's national rugby team, the Black Stallions, has qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Other News
- Lassa Fever: Nigeria has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever, with several deaths recorded in some states.
- Power Outage: A nationwide power outage has been reported, affecting many parts of the country.
- Flood: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in some parts of the country, displacing many people and causing damage to properties.
These are just a few of the many news updates from Nigeria.