Nigeria news flash
Here are some of the latest news flashes from Nigeria:
Politics
- The Nigerian Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Vanguard)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: Punch)
Economy
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, aimed at boosting the economy. (Source: ThisDay)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N10 per liter. (Source: Daily Trust)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Leadership)
- The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain peace and order. (Source: The Nation)
Health
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Lagos State government has launched a new initiative to provide free medical treatment to residents who are unable to afford healthcare services. (Source: Punch)
Sports
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to host the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers in Lagos. (Source: ThisDay)
Other News
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new university in the North-East region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. (Source: The Nation)
Please note that these are just some of the latest news flashes from Nigeria, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.