Breaking naija news 24
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria as of 24 hours ago:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country.
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's National Vice Chairman, North-West, Inuwa Abdulkadir, over alleged anti-party activities.
Crime
- Kidnapped Students Regain Freedom: The 27 students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Kaduna, who were kidnapped by bandits on March 11, have regained their freedom. The students were released after a ransom was paid to their captors.
- Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper: The police have arrested a notorious kidnapper, identified as Ahmed Suleiman, who has been involved in several high-profile kidnappings in the country. Suleiman was arrested in Kano State.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 18.17%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 18.17% in March 2023, up from 17.71% in February. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
- FG Launches New Economic Policy: The Federal Government has launched a new economic policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and development in the country. The policy, which is expected to create jobs and increase economic activity, will focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and other key sectors.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 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. The team will now participate in the tournament, which will be held in Côte d'Ivoire.
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022-2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in their final match.
Other News
- Lagos State Government Launches New Traffic Management System: The Lagos State Government has launched a new traffic management system aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the state. The system, which uses technology to monitor and manage traffic flow, is expected to improve the overall traffic experience in the state.
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Swift Response", a new military operation aimed at tackling insecurity in the country. The operation will focus on tackling banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality.
These are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria as of 24 hours ago. Please note that the news may have changed since then, and it's always a good idea to check multiple sources for the latest updates.