Nigeria breaking news headlines now
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% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Premium Times)
- 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)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.1%: Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the NBS. (Source: BusinessDay)
Security
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Police Foil Kidnap Attempt in Abuja: The police have foiled an attempt by kidnappers to abduct a businessman in Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigerian Army Kills 15 Bandits in Kaduna: The Nigerian Army has killed 15 bandits in a raid in Kaduna State. (Source: Vanguard)
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. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022-23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title. (Source: Punch)
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2024 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2024 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after defeating Mozambique in the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2023. (Source: ThisDay)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news headlines from Nigeria, and the situation is constantly evolving.