Nairaland latest news

Nairaland is a popular online forum where Nigerians and others discuss various topics, including news, politics, sports, and entertainment. Here are some of the latest news and trending topics on Nairaland:

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primaries for the 2023 general elections. The party's presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has been criticized for his alleged involvement in the selection of delegates.
  2. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders of the party at loggerheads over the party's leadership and the choice of its presidential candidate.
  3. 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections. The presidential election is scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The team will face Ghana, Cameroon, and Sierra Leone in the group stage.
  2. Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis, citing a chronic injury to his left foot.

Entertainment

  1. BBNaija: The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show has concluded its 7th season. The winner, Phyna, has been crowned the new queen of the show.
  2. Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has lost one of its pioneers, Justus Esiri, who passed away at the age of 72.
  3. Music: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has released a new album, "More Love, Less Ego". The album has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike.

Business

  1. Economy: The Nigerian economy has been facing challenges, including inflation, unemployment, and a decline in the value of the naira.
  2. Oil Prices: The price of crude oil has fallen to its lowest level in months, affecting the country's revenue and economy.
  3. Inflation Rate: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 17.1%, the highest in over a decade.

Other News

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the number of infections and deaths increasing daily.
  2. Banditry: Banditry and kidnapping have become major security challenges in Nigeria, with many people being killed or abducted in the country.
  3. Climate Change: Nigeria is one of the countries most affected by climate change, with rising temperatures and changing weather patterns affecting agriculture, healthcare, and other sectors.

These are just a few of the latest news and trending topics on Nairaland. The forum is a great resource for staying up-to-date on current events in Nigeria and around the world.