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Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria today:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His return has sparked controversy, with many Nigerians questioning the true nature of his health issues.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis, with some governors and party leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Economy

  1. Naira Weakens: The naira has weakened against the US dollar, trading at N360 to the dollar at the parallel market.
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The price of fuel has increased by N10 per liter, following a decision by the Federal Government to remove subsidies on the commodity.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Kidnapping: A prominent businessman has been kidnapped in Abuja, with his abductors demanding a ransom.
  3. Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality in several parts of the country, with many Nigerians calling for an end to the use of excessive force by law enforcement agents.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, following a 2-0 win over Liberia in a qualifying match.
  2. Rangers International: Rangers International FC has been relegated to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after finishing at the bottom of the table in the Nigerian Premier League.

Entertainment

  1. Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry has lost one of its pioneers, with the passing of veteran actor, Pete Eneh.
  2. Music: Nigerian musician, Davido, has been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.

These are just a few of the top news stories in Nigeria today.