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Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today:

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 News)
  2. FG to Launch New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new visa policy aimed at boosting tourism and attracting foreign investment to the country. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  3. 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. (Source: Premium Times)

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as Governor Nyesom Wike and some other party leaders have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  3. INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in Rivers State: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to conduct fresh elections in Rivers State following the nullification of the 2019 governorship election. (Source: Punch Newspaper)

Crime

  1. Kidnappers Demand N50m Ransom for Abducted Students: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of 12 students abducted from a school in Kaduna State. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Bank Robbery: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a bank robbery in Lagos State. (Source: The Guardian Newspaper)
  3. Fulani Herdsmen Attack Villagers in Benue State: Fulani herdsmen have attacked villagers in Benue State, killing several people and destroying homes. (Source: Vanguard News)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on September 3. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Championship: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) championship. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the FIBA World Cup. (Source: ThisDay Live)

These are just some of the top news stories from Nigeria today. Stay informed and stay safe!