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  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Hits 17.6% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in January, the highest in over 17 years. (Read more)
  2. Buhari Appoints New Head of Service: President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of Service of the Federation, replacing Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita. (Read more)
  3. EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 suspects over alleged fraud involving N1.4 billion. (Read more)

Politics

  1. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Accusations: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading accusations over the party's leadership. (Read more)
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Secondus Engage in Verbal Duel: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with Governor Nyesom Wike and the party's national chairman, Uche Secondus, engaging in a verbal duel. (Read more)
  3. Buhari's Aide, Onochie, Defends President's Anti-Corruption War: The Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, has defended President Muhammadu Buhari's anti-corruption war, saying it is yielding positive results. (Read more)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.55% in Q4 2020: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.55% in the fourth quarter of 2020, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Read more)
  2. CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions, aimed at promoting transparency and reducing the risk of currency manipulation. (Read more)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Remain High in 2021, Says IMF: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Nigeria's inflation rate is likely to remain high in 2021, driven by supply chain disruptions and currency depreciation. (Read more)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in AFCON 2021 Opener: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in their opening match at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. (Read more)
  2. Rohr Names 25-Man Squad for AFCON 2021: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the 2021 AFCON, with several players returning to the team after injuries. (Read more)
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA Women's World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup in Australia, after defeating Mozambique in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2021. (Read more)

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's 'Koroba' Video Breaks Record on YouTube: Tiwa Savage's music video for her song "Koroba" has broken a record on YouTube, becoming the most-watched music video by a Nigerian artist in 24 hours. (Read more)
  2. Wizkid's 'Essence' Features on Billboard's Top 100 Chart: Wizkid's song "Essence" has featured on Billboard's Top 100 chart, making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve the feat. (Read more)
  3. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday, with several of her colleagues and fans sending her birthday wishes. (Read more)

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