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Naija Gist News! Here are some of the latest news and updates from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has been absent from public functions for several days, sparking concerns about his health. His spokesperson has assured Nigerians that he is receiving medical attention and will return to work soon.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis as some governors and party leaders are at loggerheads over the party's leadership and the 2023 presidential election.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Scandal: Singer Tiwa Savage has been embroiled in a scandal after a video of her having sex with her boyfriend was leaked online.
  2. Wizkid's New Album: Wizkid has released his highly anticipated album, "Made in Lagos", which has been receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
  3. Nollywood Movies: The Nigerian film industry is booming, with new movies like "The Wedding Party" and "Merry Men" breaking box office records.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  2. Rangers International FC: The Enugu-based football club has been promoted to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) after winning the Nigeria National League (NNL) title.
  3. D'Tigress: The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has won the 2021 FIBA Women's AfroBasket championship.

Business

  1. Economy: The Nigerian economy is facing challenges, with the country's inflation rate rising to 17.6% in August.
  2. Oil Prices: The price of crude oil has fallen to its lowest level in months, affecting Nigeria's revenue from oil exports.
  3. Startups: Nigeria's startup ecosystem is growing, with new companies like Andela and Flutterwave receiving significant investments from international investors.

Crime

  1. Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major problem in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases in recent months.
  2. Banditry: Bandits have been terrorizing communities in the northwestern part of the country, killing and kidnapping many people.
  3. Armed Robbery: Armed robbers have been targeting banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria, making off with large sums of money.

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay safe!