Nigeria news this morning
Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria this morning:
Politics
- Buhari to meet with APC governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) today to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections.
- PDP crisis deepens: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Uche Secondus.
Economy
- Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
- Fuel scarcity hits Lagos: Fuel scarcity has hit Lagos, with many petrol stations in the state running out of fuel. The scarcity is attributed to a shortage of foreign exchange and a rise in the price of crude oil.
Security
- Bandits kill 10 in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 10 people in Zamfara State, including a traditional ruler and several villagers. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
- Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers: The police have arrested 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina State, who were allegedly involved in the abduction of several people in the state.
Sports
- Super Eagles to play friendly match in London: The Super Eagles are set to play a friendly match against a European team in London next month, as part of their preparations for the 2022 World Cup.
- D'Tigress qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, have qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women tournament.
Other News
- Lagos to introduce new traffic management system: The Lagos State Government is set to introduce a new traffic management system, which will use technology to monitor and manage traffic flow in the state.
- Nigerian students win international robotics competition: A team of Nigerian students has won an international robotics competition, beating teams from other countries to emerge as the champions.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria this morning. I hope you find them informative and interesting!