Breaking naija news headlines
Here are some breaking Naija news headlines:
Politics
- Buhari Signs New Electoral Act into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the amended Electoral Act into law, paving the way for the conduct of free and fair elections in Nigeria.
- Atiku Abubakar to Challenge Buhari's Victory at Tribunal: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has announced that he will challenge the outcome of the 2019 presidential election at the tribunal.
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Defect to PDP: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened as several governors have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Crime
- Kidnappers Demand N50m Ransom for Release of Abducted Students: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of 27 students and three staff members of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State.
- Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a notorious kidnapper, who has been involved in several high-profile kidnappings in the state.
- Bandits Kill 10 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 10 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37% in June, up from 11.23% in May.
- FG to Implement New Tax Policy to Boost Revenue: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax policy aimed at boosting revenue and reducing the country's dependence on oil.
- Naira Weakens Against Dollar as Oil Prices Fall: The naira has weakened against the dollar as oil prices continue to fall, putting pressure on the country's foreign exchange reserves.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2019 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Seychelles 3-0 in a qualifying match.
- Rohr to Name Squad for AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to name his squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against South Africa and Seychelles.
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2020 Olympics: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2020 Olympics after defeating Mozambique 70-59 in a qualifying match.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage Signs New Deal with Universal Music Group: Tiwa Savage has signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, making her the first African artist to sign with the label.
- Wizkid to Perform at 2019 MTV VMAs: Wizkid has been announced as one of the performers at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
- Genevieve Nnaji to Produce New Movie: Genevieve Nnaji is set to produce a new movie, which will be her first production since her directorial debut, "Lionheart".
These are just a few of the breaking Naija news headlines. Stay tuned for more updates!