Naija news update today
Here are some of the top Naija news updates for today:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Row: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, at loggerheads over the party's presidential primary. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.7% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: NBS)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, due to a decline in the agricultural sector. (Source: NBS)
Crime
- Kidnapping: Police Rescue 12 Abducted Victims in Kaduna: The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 12 abducted victims, including a pregnant woman, from kidnappers in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
- Banditry: Zamfara Governor, Matawalle, Escapes Assassination Attempt: Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has escaped an assassination attempt by bandits in the state. (Source: Punch)
- Raid on Kidnappers' Hideout in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has raided a kidnappers' hideout in the state, rescuing several victims and arresting suspects. (Source: ThisDay)
Sports
- 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: Vanguard)
- Rangers International FC Wins 2022 NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Nasarawa United 2-1 in their final match. (Source: Punch)
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2024 FIBA Women's World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2024 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-64 in their final qualifying match. (Source: ThisDay)
These are just a few of the top Naija news updates for today. Stay informed and stay ahead!