Naija news today thursday
Here are some of the top Naija news stories for Thursday:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu, a former Lagos State governor, for the party's presidential ticket. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads over the party's presidential ticket. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.7% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Premium Times)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.1%: Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the NBS. (Source: BusinessDay)
Crime
- Kidnapped Students Regain Freedom in Kaduna: The 27 students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State who were kidnapped by bandits have regained their freedom. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Cultist Killings: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested suspects in connection with the cultist killings that have been rocking the state. (Source: The Nation)
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in March 2023. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2023 AFCON. (Source: Punch)
- D'Tigress to Face Argentina in FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress of Nigeria will face Argentina in the FIBA Women's World Cup in September 2023. (Source: ThisDay)
These are just a few of the top Naija news stories for Thursday. Stay informed and stay safe!