Nigerian newspapers breaking news today
Here are some breaking news stories from Nigerian newspapers today:
The Punch
- Buhari orders probe into alleged N1.1trn oil subsidy scam: President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a probe into the alleged N1.1 trillion oil subsidy scam in the country.
- FG to establish 10 new universities: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new universities across the country to address the shortage of tertiary institutions.
- Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman in the state.
The Nation
- Nigeria's economy grows by 2.27% in Q1: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023.
- FG to establish cattle ranches in 10 states: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish cattle ranches in 10 states to address the issue of cattle grazing and conflicts with farmers.
- Police arrest 20 suspected robbers in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 20 suspected robbers who allegedly robbed a bank in the state.
Vanguard
- Buhari to inaugurate 2nd Niger Bridge on July 21: President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to inaugurate the 2nd Niger Bridge on July 21, 2023.
- FG to establish 10 new polytechnics: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new polytechnics across the country to address the shortage of technical institutions.
- Police arrest 15 suspected cultists in Rivers: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists who allegedly engaged in violent clashes in the state.
ThisDay
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.71% in May: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.71% in May 2023.
- FG to establish 10 new agricultural research institutes: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new agricultural research institutes across the country to boost agricultural production.
- Police arrest 20 suspected kidnappers in Zamfara: The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested 20 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman in the state.
Please note that these are just some of the breaking news stories from Nigerian newspapers today, and the accuracy of the reports may vary.