Nigeria news now today morning

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria as of this morning:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. He was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. The party's National Working Committee (NWC) made the announcement in a statement.
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its National Chairman, Uche Secondus, over allegations of financial mismanagement and anti-party activities. The party's National Working Committee (NWC) made the announcement in a statement.

Economy

  1. Naira Appreciates: The naira has appreciated against the US dollar, exchanging at N360 to the dollar at the official market. The appreciation is attributed to increased foreign exchange inflows and a decline in demand for the dollar.
  2. Inflation Rate: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 12.13% in January, up from 11.98% in December. The rise is attributed to increases in food prices and other essential commodities.

Security

  1. Banditry: The Nigerian Army has launched a fresh operation to tackle banditry in Zamfara State. The operation, code-named "Operation Accord", aims to flush out bandits and restore peace to the state.
  2. Kidnapping: The police have rescued 12 kidnapped victims in Katsina State. The victims were abducted by bandits from their homes in the state.

Other News

  1. Coronavirus: Nigeria has recorded its first case of the coronavirus. The patient, a 50-year-old man, was diagnosed in Lagos State and is currently receiving treatment.
  2. Education: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. The curriculum aims to improve the quality of education in the country.

These are some of the top news stories in Nigeria as of this morning.