Nigerian news today sunday

Here are some of the top Nigerian news stories 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 internal crisis, with some governors and leaders 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 12.26% in December.
  3. FG to Review Tax Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to review its tax policy to boost revenue and stimulate economic growth.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Police Arrest Suspects: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos State.
  3. Military Operations: The Nigerian military has launched operations in several parts of the country to combat insurgency and banditry.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 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 Air Force: The Nigerian Air Force has launched a new initiative to provide medical care to rural communities across the country.
  3. Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has lost one of its pioneers, actor and director, Justus Esiri, who passed away at the age of 72.

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