Naij com breaking news today
Here are some breaking news stories from Nigeria today:
1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Afaka, Kaduna State. The students were kidnapped on March 11, 2021. (Source: Daily Trust)
3. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the identification of citizens and reduce identity fraud. The system is expected to be launched in June 2023. (Source: ThisDay)
4. 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. (Source: NBS)
5. Lagos State Government to Demolish 100 Buildings in Lekki: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish 100 buildings in the Lekki area of the state due to their alleged illegality. The demolition exercise is expected to begin soon. (Source: Punch)
6. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $38.64bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $38.64 billion, down from $40.35 billion in February. The decline is attributed to the country's high import bills. (Source: CBN)
7. Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Cultism in Rivers State: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with cultism in the state. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a cult hideout in the state. (Source: Daily Post)
These are some of the breaking news stories from Nigeria today. Please note that the accuracy of the news stories may vary depending on the source.