Nigeria gist latest news
Here are the latest news and gist from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His health status remains a subject of controversy.
- APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a leadership crisis, with some governors and stakeholders calling for the resignation of National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal wrangling, with some governors and leaders at loggerheads over the party's leadership.
Economy
- Naira Weakens: The naira has continued to weaken against the US dollar, trading at around N360 to the dollar.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, the highest in over two years, due to rising food prices and economic uncertainty.
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, causing long queues at petrol stations and economic hardship for many Nigerians.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff of the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
- Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major security challenge in Nigeria, with many high-profile cases reported in recent weeks.
- Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East, following a recent surge in attacks.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match.
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Melbourne, Australia, citing a knee injury.
- D'Tigress: The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup in Australia.
Entertainment
- Nollywood: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has been appointed as a Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Creative Industry.
- Music: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has collaborated with international artistes, including Beyoncé and Drake, on his latest album.
- Film: The Nigerian film industry has been boosted by the release of several blockbuster movies, including "Marry Me" and "The Bling Lagosians".
Other News
- Coronavirus: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week.
- Education: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary and secondary schools in Nigeria.
- Infrastructure: The Federal Government has launched a new infrastructure development plan, aimed at improving transportation and energy infrastructure across the country.
These are just a few of the latest news and gist from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay updated!