Nigeria news breaking headlines today
Here are some breaking news headlines from Nigeria for 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. (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 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. (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 3.4%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate has slowed to 3.4% in the third quarter of 2022, due to a decline in the agricultural sector. (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 Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in the state. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Kaduna: The Nigerian Army has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Kaduna State, following a series of attacks in the area. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a friendly match on December 22, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: Goal.com)
- 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. (Source: ESPN)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Australia. (Source: ThisDay)
Please note that these are just some of the breaking news headlines from Nigeria for today, and the situation is subject to change.