New naija news
Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.
Economy
- Inflation Rate Rises: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.3%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Naira Falls: The naira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now at N570 to $1.
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with long queues at filling stations and prices rising.
Security
- Bandits Attack Zamfara: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
- Kidnapping in Ogun: Kidnappers have abducted several people in Ogun State, including a traditional ruler and his wife.
- Police Arrest Suspects: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers.
- Rangers Win NPFL Title: Rangers International FC have won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba 2-1 in the final match of the season.
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Senegal 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son Kidnapped: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has been kidnapped, and the singer has appealed to the public for help in finding him.
- Wizkid's Son Dies: Wizkid's son, Boluwatife, has died, and the singer has paid tribute to him on social media.
- Burna Boy Wins Grammy: Burna Boy has won a Grammy Award for his album "Twice as Tall", in the Best Global Music Album category.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them helpful!