Nigeria breaking news headline today
Here are some breaking news headlines from Nigeria for today:
Economic
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, the highest in over two years. (Source: Vanguard)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries receive the subsidy. (Source: ThisDay)
Politics
- Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as Governor Nyesom Wike and some other party leaders have defected to the APC. (Source: Premium Times)
Security
- Bandits Kill 10 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 10 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State. (Source: Daily Trust)
- 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. (Source: Leadership)
Health
- Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to over 170,000. (Source: The Punch)
- FG to Launch National Malaria Elimination Programme: The Federal Government is set to launch a national malaria elimination programme to reduce the burden of the disease in the country. (Source: Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the breaking news headlines from Nigeria for today, and the situation is subject to change.