Nigeria local news today

Here are some of the top local news stories from Nigeria today:

Politics

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.