Recent nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has been absent from public functions for several weeks, sparking concerns about his health. The presidency has not disclosed the nature of his illness, but sources say he is receiving treatment in London.
  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 Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Economy

  1. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 5.3% to N360 per dollar, citing a decline in foreign reserves.
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.13% in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  3. Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy, which could lead to a hike in fuel prices.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff from the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
  2. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
  3. Kidnapping: A former Minister of State for Education, Olorunimbe Mamora, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Lagos.

Other News

  1. Coronavirus: Nigeria has recorded its first case of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron.
  2. Lagos-Ibadan Railway: The Lagos-Ibadan railway line has been completed and is expected to be commissioned soon.
  3. Nigerian Idol: The Nigerian Idol reality TV show has been cancelled due to financial constraints.

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