Latest nigeria news tonight

Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria as of tonight:

Politics

  1. 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 create jobs.
  2. 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.
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis, with the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, under pressure to resign over allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  2. Police Foil Kidnap Attempt: The police have foiled an attempt by kidnappers to abduct a businessman in Lagos State. The kidnappers were arrested and are being held by the police.
  3. Army Launches Operation in Borno: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation in Borno State to flush out Boko Haram terrorists from the region.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate Rises: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.3%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The rise is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
  2. Naira Weakens: The naira has weakened against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at N435 to the dollar. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intervened in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the currency.
  3. FG Launches New Economic Policy: The Federal Government has launched a new economic policy aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing poverty. The policy is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic activity.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins League Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match of the season.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son Kidnapped: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The singer has appealed to the public to help find her son.
  2. Wizkid's Concert Cancelled: Wizkid's concert in Lagos has been cancelled due to security concerns. The concert was scheduled to hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites.

These are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria as of tonight. I hope you find them informative and helpful.