What is the latest news in nigerian
Here are some of the latest news in Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical vacation in London. His health has been a subject of concern in recent times.
- 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).
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Naira Appreciates: The naira has appreciated against the US dollar, exchanging at N360 to the dollar at the official market.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.13% in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Budget Padding: The Senate has accused the Executive of padding the 2020 budget, leading to a row between the two arms of government.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff of the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
- Kidnapping: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match.
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Melbourne, Australia, due to a knee injury.
- D'Tigress: The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Other News
- Lekki Toll Gate: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reopen the Lekki-Epe Expressway toll gate, which has been closed for several months.
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with many petrol stations running out of fuel.
- Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has lost one of its pioneers, Justus Esiri, who passed away at the age of 72.
These are just a few of the latest news in Nigeria.