Nigerian news headlines now
Here are some current Nigerian news headlines:
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, Senators Trade Accusations: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading accusations over the party's leadership. (Source: ThisDay)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku, Others Meet in Abuja: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Governor Nyesom Wike, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other party leaders meeting in Abuja to resolve their differences. (Source: Punch)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.7%, the highest in over 17 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Source: Premium Times)
- 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)
- Naira Falls to 540 against Dollar: The naira has fallen to 540 against the dollar, as the country's foreign exchange reserves continue to decline. (Source: Daily Trust)
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. (Source: The Nation)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students in Kaduna State. (Source: Daily Post)
- Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Borno State, killing several soldiers and destroying equipment. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
Health
- 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 over 250,000. (Source: Guardian)
- FG Launches New Vaccine against Meningitis: The Federal Government has launched a new vaccine against meningitis, which is expected to reduce the incidence of the disease in the country. (Source: ThisDay)
- Lassa Fever Kills 100 in Nigeria: Lassa fever has killed 100 people in Nigeria, with several states affected by the outbreak. (Source: Punch)
These are just a few of the current news headlines in Nigeria.