Naija gistmania latest news
Here are some of the latest news and updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.
Economy
- Inflation Rate Rises: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.3%, the highest in over 17 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Naira Falls: The naira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar, trading at around N570 to the dollar.
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with long queues at filling stations and prices rising.
Crime
- Kidnapping and Banditry: Kidnapping and banditry have become rampant in some parts of the country, with many people being abducted and held for ransom.
- Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality and human rights abuses, with many Nigerians calling for reforms in the police force.
- Armed Robbery: Armed robbery has also become a major problem in some parts of the country, with many people being robbed and injured.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers.
- Rangers International FC Wins League Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Australia, after defeating Senegal 76-64 in the final match of the qualifiers.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Sex Tape Scandal: Singer Tiwa Savage has been embroiled in a sex tape scandal, after a video of her and her lover was leaked online.
- Burna Boy's Grammy Win: Burna Boy has won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album, for his album "Twice as Tall".
- Nollywood Movie "Living in Bondage" Wins Awards: The Nollywood movie "Living in Bondage" has won several awards, including the Best Movie award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).
These are just a few of the latest news and updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them interesting!