Nairaland forum news updates today
Here are some of the latest news updates from Nairaland, a popular online forum in Nigeria:
Top Stories
- BREAKING: Buhari Approves N30,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers - The President has finally signed the new minimum wage bill into law, increasing the minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000.
- EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects Over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud in Akwa Ibom - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 10 suspects in connection with a N1.4 billion fraud in Akwa Ibom State.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37% in January - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the latest inflation rate figures, showing a rise to 11.37% in January from 11.08% in December.
- FG to Launch National Carrier, Nigeria Air, in June - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch Nigeria Air, a new national carrier, in June this year.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls - The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State.
Politics
- APC Crisis: Buhari Meets with Party Leaders to Resolve Issues - President Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to resolve the ongoing crisis in the party.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Secondus Engage in Verbal Duel - The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, have engaged in a verbal duel over the party's leadership crisis.
- Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election - The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Celebrates 7th Birthday - The singer's son, Jamil, has celebrated his 7th birthday with a lavish party.
- Wizkid's Son, Boluwatife, Celebrates 10th Birthday - The singer's son, Boluwatife, has celebrated his 10th birthday with a big party.
- Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels, Shows Off Baby Bump - The actress has shared photos of her baby bump on social media, sparking excitement among her fans.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in AFCON 2019 Semifinals - The Nigerian national team has been drawn against Tunisia in the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Rohr to Stay as Super Eagles Coach - The coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has been given a new contract by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).
- Nigerian Footballer, Victor Osimhen, Joins Napoli - The striker has signed a five-year deal with Italian club, Napoli.
These are just some of the latest news updates from Nairaland. Please note that the forum is constantly updated, and new stories are added regularly.