Nigerian breaking news headlines

Here are some recent Nigerian breaking news headlines:

Politics

  1. 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)
  2. Atiku Abubakar Wins PDP Presidential Primary: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary, defeating 11 other aspirants. (Source: The Cable)
  3. Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary: Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, defeating 12 other aspirants. (Source: Premium Times)

Crime

  1. Kidnapped Students Regain Freedom: The 27 students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Kaduna, who were kidnapped by bandits on March 11, have regained their freedom. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Lagos Bank Robbery: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the robbery attack on a bank in the state. (Source: Punch)
  3. Gunmen Attack Police Station in Imo State: Gunmen have attacked a police station in Imo State, killing one police officer and injuring several others. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 18.17%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 18.17% in March, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. Naira Falls to Record Low against Dollar: The naira has fallen to a record low against the dollar, trading at N560 to the dollar. (Source: BusinessDay)
  3. FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, which will see a reduction in the tax rates for low-income earners. (Source: Leadership)

Health

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak Spreads to 12 States: The Lassa fever outbreak has spread to 12 states in Nigeria, with 142 confirmed cases and 37 deaths recorded. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. FG Launches Malaria Vaccine in Nigeria: The Federal Government has launched a malaria vaccine in Nigeria, which is expected to reduce the number of malaria cases in the country. (Source: Daily Post)
  3. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 255,000. (Source: Punch)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2023: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match. (Source: Goal)
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, ending a 32-year wait for the club. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in the final of the FIBA Women's AfroBasket. (Source: The Nation)