Naija news today and now

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria today and now:

Breaking News

  1. 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. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Other Major Cities: Fuel scarcity has hit major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, causing long queues at filling stations and prices to skyrocket. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: ThisDay)

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N17.1 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Clash: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators of the party clashing over the leadership of the party. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku, and Others Meet in Abuja: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Governor Nyesom Wike, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other party leaders meeting in Abuja to discuss the party's future. (Source: The Nation)

Crime

  1. Kidnappers Demand N50m Ransom for Abducted Catholic Priest: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Michael, who was abducted in Benue State. (Source: Daily Post)
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Bank Robbery in Lagos: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Lagos, in which millions of naira were stolen. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Bandits Kill 10 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 10 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State, with many others injured. (Source: Leadership)

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 qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
  2. Rangers International FC Wins 2022 NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, with a 2-1 win over Enyimba FC in the final match. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-54 in the final match of the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2021. (Source: ThisDay)

These are just a few of the top news stories in Nigeria today and now.