Nigeria news this morning

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

Politics

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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!