Nairaland news nigeria today
Here are some of the top news stories from Nairaland, a popular Nigerian online forum, for today:
Politics
- Buhari's Ministerial List: President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted a list of 43 ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes some familiar faces and new names.
- APC Crisis Deepens: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing internal crisis as some governors and leaders of the party are at loggerheads over the party's leadership and the upcoming national convention.
Economy
- Naira Falls to New Low: The naira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar, trading at N415 to the dollar at the parallel market.
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos: Fuel scarcity has hit Lagos, with many filling stations in the state running out of petrol.
Crime
- Kidnap Kingpin Arrested: The police have arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume, who was involved in the abduction of over 100 people in Taraba State.
- Robbery Gang Arrested in Abuja: A robbery gang that has been terrorizing residents of Abuja has been arrested by the police.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying match.
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in their final qualifying match.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son Kidnapped: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
- Wizkid's Son Celebrates Birthday: Wizkid's son, Zion, celebrated his birthday with a lavish party attended by celebrities and friends.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Nairaland for today. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of the news stories may vary.