Naija news today 18

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for today, 18th:

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 development in the country.
  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, over alleged anti-party activities.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
  2. Naira Falls to 570 per Dollar: The naira has fallen to 570 per dollar on the parallel market, due to a shortage of foreign exchange in the country.

Crime

  1. Kidnapping of Students in Kaduna: Armed bandits have kidnapped over 100 students from a school in Kaduna State. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom from the school authorities.
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Robbery: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in the state. The suspects are alleged to have stolen millions of naira from a bank.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the 2026 FIBA World Cup after defeating Senegal in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2023.

Other News

  1. Lagos State Government to Demolish Illegal Structures: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish illegal structures in the state, as part of efforts to improve the city's infrastructure and reduce the risk of accidents.
  2. Nigerian Army to Deploy Troops to Benue: The Nigerian Army has announced plans to deploy troops to Benue State to maintain peace and security in the state.

These are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for today, 18th.