Nigeria local news today
Here are some of the top local news stories from Nigeria today:
Politics
- Buhari Signs Executive Order on Asset Recovery: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at improving the recovery of stolen assets and promoting transparency in government transactions.
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni's Leadership: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing the leadership of Mai Mala Buni, the party's Caretaker Committee Chairman.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, up from 17.1% in May.
- FG to Launch New Economic Policy: The Federal Government is set to launch a new economic policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing poverty.
Security
- Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in the state.
Health
- Nigeria Records 1,144 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,144 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 173,456.
- FG to Launch New Healthcare Policy: The Federal Government is set to launch a new healthcare policy aimed at improving healthcare delivery in the country.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in a friendly match on October 9, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
- 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 the qualifiers.
Other News
- Lagos State Government to Launch New Traffic Management System: The Lagos State Government is set to launch a new traffic management system aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the state.
- Nigerian Army to Launch New Operation in Borno: The Nigerian Army is set to launch a new operation in Borno State aimed at tackling insurgency and banditry in the region.
These are just a few of the top local news stories from Nigeria today.