Naija gist breaking news

Here are some recent breaking news and gists from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. The elections were initially scheduled to hold on February 25, but have been rescheduled for February 28. [Source: Punch]
• The National Assembly has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the electoral process in Nigeria. The bill has been sent to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. [Source: Vanguard]

Crime

• The police have arrested a 35-year-old man in Lagos for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife and her 3-year-old daughter. The suspect, who is a commercial driver, allegedly committed the crime after a domestic dispute. [Source: Daily Trust]
• The Nigerian Army has arrested a group of bandits who kidnapped a businessman in Kaduna State. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N10 million, but the army intervened and rescued the victim. [Source: Leadership]

Economy

• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the country's reliance on foreign exchange. The policy, which is expected to boost local production, will see the CBN providing foreign exchange to manufacturers and exporters. [Source: ThisDay]
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 1.14% increase in its all-share index, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. [Source: The Guardian]

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Central African Republic 2-0 in a qualifying match. [Source: Goal]
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the country will host the 2023 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). [Source: BBC]

Entertainment

• The Nigerian music industry has lost a legendary musician, Victor Uwaifo, who passed away at the age of 80. Uwaifo was a renowned guitarist and composer who was known for his hit song "Guitar Boy". [Source: Pulse]
• The organizers of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show have announced the launch of a new season, which will feature 24 new housemates. [Source: Legit]

These are just a few of the latest breaking news and gists from Nigeria. Stay tuned for more updates!