Naija hot news
Here are some of the latest and hottest 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 controversy, with many Nigerians calling for transparency on his medical condition.
- APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
- PDP's New Chairman: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected a new national chairman, Uche Secondus, who has promised to revamp the party and challenge the APC in the 2023 elections.
Economy
- Naira Crisis: The naira has continued to depreciate against the dollar, with many Nigerians struggling to access foreign exchange. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new measures to stabilize the currency.
- Fuel Price Hike: The price of fuel has increased by N10 per liter, sparking outrage among Nigerians who are already struggling with the economic downturn.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, the highest in over two years, due to rising food prices and other economic factors.
Crime
- Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted a prominent businessman and his wife in Abuja, sparking a massive search operation by security agencies.
- Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
- Armed Robbery: A gang of armed robbers has attacked a bank in Lagos, making off with millions of naira.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Seychelles 3-0 in their final qualifying match.
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has won the ATP Masters 1000 title in Paris, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.
- D'Tigress: The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has won the 2019 FIBA Women's AfroBasket title, defeating Senegal in the final.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage: Singer Tiwa Savage has been named the best female artiste in Africa at the 2019 MTV Africa Music Awards.
- Wizkid: Wizkid has collaborated with Beyoncé on a new song, "Brown Skin Girl", which has been praised by fans and critics alike.
- Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been growing in popularity, with many new movies and series being released on streaming platforms.
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Nigeria. Stay tuned for more updates!