Nigeria news today thursday
Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria today, Thursday:
Politics
- Buhari to Address Nation on Security Challenges: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to address the nation on the security challenges facing the country, according to a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina.
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Accusations: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading accusations over the party's leadership crisis.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.4%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.4% in June, up from 12.1% in May.
- 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.
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, according to reports.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Katsina State.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles will face Tunisia in a friendly match on Friday, ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
- Rohr Names 25-Man Squad for World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the country's 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Other News
- Lagos State Government to Launch New Traffic Management System: The Lagos State Government is set to launch a new traffic management system to reduce congestion on the state's roads.
- Nigerian Army to Establish New Military Base in Borno: The Nigerian Army is set to establish a new military base in Borno State to combat insurgency in the region.
These are just a few of the top news stories in Nigeria today.