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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
- FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, which will see a reduction in the number of tax brackets and an increase in the tax-free threshold.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
- Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State, according to reports.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has hit 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a year.
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion.
- 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 in 2023.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Defect to APC: Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the APC, including Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match.
- Rohr Sacked as Super Eagles Coach: The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has been sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son Kidnapped: The son of popular singer Tiwa Savage has been kidnapped, according to reports.
- Wizkid's Son Dies: The son of popular singer Wizkid has died, according to reports.
These are just some of the latest news from Nigeria. I hope you find them helpful!