Nigeria news today sunday

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for Sunday:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Ministerial List: President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted a list of 43 ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes a mix of old and new faces, with some notable omissions.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC).
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus.

Economy

  1. Naira Appreciates: The naira appreciated against the US dollar on the parallel market, trading at N360 to the dollar, up from N365 the previous day.
  2. Inflation Rate: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the inflation rate for January, which stood at 12.13%, down from 12.13% in December.
  3. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major source of controversy in recent years.

Security

  1. Banditry in Zamfara: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Kidnapping in Ogun: A businessman has been kidnapped in Ogun State, with his abductors demanding a ransom.
  3. Police Arrest Suspects: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the recent kidnapping and murder of a businessman in Lagos.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 4-2 in their final qualifying match.
  2. Rangers International FC: Rangers International FC has been relegated to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after finishing bottom of the table in the Nigerian Premier League.

Other News

  1. Lagos State Government: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce a new traffic management system to reduce congestion on the state's roads.
  2. Nigerian Army: The Nigerian Army has launched a new initiative to promote peace and stability in the country.
  3. Nigerian Meteorological Agency: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a possible flood in some parts of the country due to heavy rainfall.

These are just a few of the top news stories in Nigeria for Sunday.