Nigeria news today headlines punch

Here are the top headlines from Punch Newspaper, Nigeria's leading daily newspaper, for today:

Politics

  1. Buhari's govt has failed Nigerians, says PDP - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government of failing Nigerians in all aspects of governance.
  2. APC crisis: Oshiomhole's fate hangs in balance - The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) may have reached a boiling point, with the fate of the party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, hanging in the balance.
  3. Atiku's campaign promises were empty, says APC - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the campaign promises made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as empty and lacking in substance.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.27% in Q2 - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the second quarter of the year, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors.
  2. FG to inject N1.5tr into economy through budget - The Federal Government has announced plans to inject N1.5 trillion into the economy through the 2023 budget, which is expected to boost economic growth and create jobs.

Crime

  1. Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina - The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman and demanded a ransom from his family.
  2. Bandits kill 10 in fresh attack on Kaduna village - Bandits have killed 10 people in a fresh attack on a village in Kaduna State, leaving many others injured.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to face Guinea in AFCON qualifiers - The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Guinea in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
  2. D'Tigress qualify for FIBA World Cup - The D'Tigress, Nigeria's female basketball team, have qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in the qualifiers.

These are just a few of the top headlines from Punch Newspaper for today.