Pm news naija today
Here are the top news stories from Nigeria as of today:
Breaking News
- Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 154,476.
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Armed bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning.
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity policy aimed at creating a unique digital identity for every Nigerian.
Politics
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss issues affecting the party and the country.
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as Governor Nyesom Wike and several other party leaders have defected to the APC.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, up from 17.1% in May.
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries receive the subsidy.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in AFCON Semifinals: The Super Eagles have qualified for the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Ivory Coast 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the AFCON tournament.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 4: Singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 4 years old. The singer took to social media to celebrate her son's birthday.
- Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos' Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Chart: Wizkid's album 'Made in Lagos' has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart.
These are some of the top news stories from Nigeria as of today. I hope you find them informative and interesting!