Recent naija news

Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N435 per dollar.
  3. Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2023.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked several communities in Zamfara State, killing several people and kidnapping others.
  2. Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted several students and staff of the University of Maiduguri in Borno State.
  3. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.

Health

  1. Lassa Fever: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with 12 deaths recorded so far.
  2. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 1,144 new cases reported in the past week.
  3. Malaria: The Federal Government has launched a new malaria control programme, aimed at reducing malaria cases by 40% by 2025.

Sports

  1. AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
  2. Nigerian League: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the league's governing body and the players' union.
  3. Athletics: Nigerian athletes have won several medals at the ongoing African Athletics Championships in Mauritius.

Entertainment

  1. Music: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has released a new album, "More Love, Less Ego".
  2. Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry has lost a veteran actor, Pete Eneh, who passed away at the age of 72.
  3. Comedy: Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has launched a new comedy show, "The Basketmouth Show".

These are just a few of the recent news updates from Nigeria. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic, feel free to ask!