Latest nigeria breaking news headlines
Here are the latest Nigeria breaking news headlines:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- Atiku Abubakar Wins PDP Presidential Primary: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary, defeating 11 other aspirants. (Source: ThisDay)
- Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary: Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, defeating 12 other aspirants. (Source: Punch)
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. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Lagos Bank Robbery: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the robbery attack on a bank in the state. (Source: The Nation)
- Gunmen Attack Police Station in Imo: Unidentified gunmen have attacked a police station in Imo State, killing one police officer and injuring several others. (Source: Premium Times)
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, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 2.25%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate has slowed to 2.25% in the first quarter of 2023, due to a decline in the agricultural sector. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final qualifying match. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022-2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Nasarawa United 2-1 in their final match. (Source: Punch)
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2024 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, has qualified for the 2024 FIBA World Cup after defeating Senegal 72-63 in their final qualifying match. (Source: ThisDay)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news headlines in Nigeria, and the situation is constantly evolving.