Nigeria breaking news headlines
Here are some of the latest breaking news headlines from Nigeria:
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. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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. (Source: ThisDay)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads. (Source: Punch)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.7%, the highest in over 17 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Source: Premium Times)
- 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. (Source: Guardian)
- 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. (Source: Leadership)
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: Punch)
- Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Borno State, killing several soldiers and destroying equipment. (Source: Vanguard)
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 250,000. (Source: Premium Times)
- FG to Launch Malaria Vaccine in 2023: The federal government has announced plans to launch a malaria vaccine in 2023, as part of efforts to combat the disease. (Source: Leadership)
- Lassa Fever Outbreak Spreads to 12 States: The Lassa fever outbreak has spread to 12 states in Nigeria, with over 1,000 cases reported. (Source: Guardian)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles will face Egypt in a friendly match in March, as part of preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: Punch)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup. (Source: Vanguard)
- D'Tigress to Face USA in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: The D'Tigress will face the USA in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, as part of efforts to qualify for the 2026 tournament. (Source: ThisDay)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news headlines from Nigeria, and the situation is constantly evolving.