Naija news today 19

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for today, 19th February:

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 Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mai Mala Buni, over alleged financial impropriety.

Economy

  1. 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 January, up from 17.71% in December. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
  2. Naira Weakens Against Dollar: The naira has weakened against the dollar, trading at N435 to the dollar at the official market and N550 to the dollar at the parallel market.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in the state. The suspects are alleged to be members of a kidnapping gang that has been terrorizing residents of the state.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 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 2024 Olympics: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after defeating Mozambique 74-44 in their final group match at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers.

Other News

  1. Lagos State Government to Demolish Illegal Structures: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish illegal structures in the state, including shanties and illegal buildings.
  2. Nigerian Army to Establish New Military Base in Borno: The Nigerian Army has announced plans to establish a new military base in Borno State to combat insurgency and terrorism in the region.

These are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for today, 19th February.