Naija local news

Here are some recent local news stories from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. 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)
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, as the party's presidential candidate. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar engaging in a fresh showdown. (Source: Punch)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.7%, the highest in over 17 years, due to rising food prices and a weak naira. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. 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: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.1%: Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.1%, due to a decline in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)

Crime

  1. Kidnapping: Police Rescue 12 Abducted Victims in Kaduna: The police have rescued 12 abducted victims in Kaduna State, who were kidnapped by bandits. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Post)
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Lagos Robbery: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a robbery incident in Lagos State, in which several people were injured. (Source: The Nation)

Health

  1. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to over 250,000. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. FG Launches Malaria Vaccine in 12 States: The Federal Government has launched a malaria vaccine in 12 states, as part of efforts to reduce the disease's burden in the country. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Rate Rises to 917 per 100,000: Nigeria's maternal mortality rate has risen to 917 per 100,000 live births, according to a new report. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the many local news stories from Nigeria.