Naija today news headlines
Here are some of the top news headlines from Nigeria today:
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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).
- 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.
- 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
- Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.