Osogbo news

Osogbo is a city located in the Osun State of Nigeria. Here are some recent news updates from Osogbo:

Local News

  1. Osun Osogbo Festival: The annual Osun Osogbo Festival has been postponed to October 2023 due to the ongoing renovation of the Osun Osogbo Shrine. The festival is a major cultural event in Osogbo, attracting thousands of visitors from across Nigeria and abroad. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Road Construction: The Osun State Government has commenced the construction of a new road in Osogbo, which is expected to ease traffic congestion in the city. The project is being executed by the state's Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Market Fire: A fire outbreak occurred at the popular Oja-Oba Market in Osogbo, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire is still unknown. (Source: The Nation)

National News

  1. Nigeria's Economy: The Nigerian economy has been experiencing a recession, with the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracting by 1.6% in the second quarter of 2023. The recession is attributed to a decline in oil production and revenue. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.1% in August 2023, the highest in over a decade. The increase in inflation is attributed to a rise in food prices and a decline in the value of the naira. (Source: This Day)
  3. Power Outage: A nationwide power outage occurred in Nigeria, affecting millions of people across the country. The outage was caused by a technical fault at the national grid. (Source: Leadership)

International News

  1. Global Economy: The global economy is experiencing a slowdown, with many countries experiencing recession. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" situation. (Source: BBC)
  2. Climate Change: The United Nations has warned that climate change is having a devastating impact on the world, with rising temperatures and extreme weather events causing widespread destruction. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. Global Health: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease. The disease, which is believed to have originated in Africa, has spread to several countries around the world. (Source: CNN)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Osogbo and around the world.