Naija news today saturday

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for Saturday:

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 create jobs.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.

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, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which is expected to lead to a reduction in the price of petrol.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Cultist Killings: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the cultist killings that have been reported in the state.

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 have qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-54 in their final group match.

Other News

  1. Nigerian Army to Deploy Troops to Benue: The Nigerian Army has announced plans to deploy troops to Benue State to tackle the rising cases of banditry and kidnapping in the state.
  2. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system, which is expected to help in the fight against identity theft and fraud.

These are just a few of the top news stories in Nigeria for Saturday.