News in nigeria today headlines
Here are some of the top news headlines in 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 National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.7% in November, the highest in over 17 years.
- 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.
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.1%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate has slowed to 3.1% in the third quarter of 2022, due to a decline in the agricultural sector.
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.
- Nigerian 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 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.
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After 2022 World Cup: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-44 in their final qualifying match.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old, and his mother has taken to social media to celebrate his birthday.
- Wizkid's Son, Zion, Turns 4: Singer Wizkid's son, Zion, has turned 4 years old, and his father has taken to social media to celebrate his birthday.
- Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels, Celebrates 20th Birthday: Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has celebrated her 20th birthday, and her husband, Ned Nwoko, has taken to social media to wish her a happy birthday.
These are just a few of the top news headlines in Nigeria today.