Naija today news headlines

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

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu for the party's presidential ticket.
  3. PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The country's inflation rate has risen to 21.7%, the highest in over 17 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Falls to Record Low Against Dollar: The naira has fallen to a record low against the dollar, trading at N570 to the dollar on the parallel market.
  3. 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.

Security

  1. Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State.
  3. Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Katsina: The Nigerian Army has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Katsina State, following a series of attacks in the area.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles will face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on March 25, with the winner advancing to the final round of qualifying.
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the World Cup qualifiers.
  3. D'Tigress to Face Argentina in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: The D'Tigress will face Argentina in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on February 24, with the winner advancing to the final round of qualifying.

These are just some of the top news headlines from Nigeria today.