Nigeria hot news
Here are some of the latest hot news from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His health has been a subject of controversy, with many Nigerians calling for transparency on his medical condition.
- APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC).
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus.
Economy
- Naira Weakens: The naira has weakened against the US dollar, trading at around N360 to the dollar. This has led to concerns about the country's economic stability.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.13%, the highest in over two years. This has led to concerns about the impact on the cost of living for ordinary Nigerians.
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. This has led to long queues and frustration for motorists.
Security
- Banditry: Banditry has continued to plague Nigeria, with many communities in the north-west and north-central regions being attacked by armed bandits.
- Kidnapping: Kidnapping has also become a major problem in Nigeria, with many people being kidnapped for ransom.
- Boko Haram: Boko Haram has continued to launch attacks in the north-east region of Nigeria, with many people being killed or displaced.
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 been forced to withdraw from the ATP Cup in Melbourne, Australia, due to a knee injury.
- D'Tigress: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup in Australia.
Entertainment
- Burna Boy: Burna Boy has won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for his album "Twice as Tall".
- Tiwa Savage: Tiwa Savage has been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
- Nollywood: Nollywood has continued to thrive, with many new movies and series being released on streaming platforms.
These are just a few of the latest hot news from Nigeria.