Nigeria headline news now

Here are some of the top headline news stories from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primaries for the 2023 general elections, with some candidates emerging victorious.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to hold its primaries for the 2023 general elections, with several aspirants vying for party tickets.

Economy

  1. Naira Falls: The naira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar, trading at N570 to the dollar.
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3%, the highest in over a decade, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The price of fuel has increased by N10 per liter, following a hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked several communities in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted several students and staff of a university in Kaduna State.
  3. Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality and human rights abuses in several parts of the country.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with several states reporting new cases.
  2. Lassa Fever: The outbreak of Lassa fever has spread to several states, with several deaths reported.
  3. Malaria: The Nigerian government has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in the country.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau in a playoff match.
  2. Rangers International: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title.
  3. D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup.

These are just a few of the top headline news stories from Nigeria. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.