Nigerian punch news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigerian Punch News today:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Ministerial List: President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted a list of 43 ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes a mix of old and new faces, with some notable omissions.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a fresh crisis as some governors and stakeholders have expressed dissatisfaction with the party's leadership. The crisis is seen as a threat to the party's chances in the 2023 elections.

Economy

  1. Naira Falls: The naira has continued to depreciate against the dollar, falling to a new low of N415 per dollar. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been accused of not doing enough to stabilize the currency.
  2. Inflation Rate: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 12.4%, the highest in over two years. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.

Crime

  1. Kidnap Kingpin Arrested: A notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Onuamadike, also known as Evans, has been arrested by the police in Lagos. Evans is believed to have been involved in several high-profile kidnappings in the country.
  2. Bandits Attack: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match. The team will now face a playoff match against a team from the African zone.
  2. Rangers International FC: Rangers International FC has been relegated to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after finishing at the bottom of the table in the Nigerian Premier League.

Other News

  1. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has been closed to traffic due to a fire outbreak at a construction site. The closure is expected to last for several days.
  2. Nigerian Army: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country. The operation, code-named "Operation Whirl Stroke", will involve troops from the army, police, and other security agencies.

These are some of the top news stories from Nigerian Punch News today. Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.