Punch daily news

Here are the top stories from Punch Daily News:

Breaking News

  1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion.
  2. INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly polls scheduled for February 25, 2023.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 21.82% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years.

Politics

  1. 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.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads over the party's leadership.
  3. Buhari's Ministerial List: Senate to Screen 43 Nominees: The Senate has announced that it will screen 43 ministerial nominees submitted by President Buhari, with the list expected to be presented to the chamber on Tuesday.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.98% in Q3 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  2. Oil Prices Rise as OPEC Cuts Production: Oil prices have risen after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced a cut in production, citing concerns over global demand.
  3. Nigerian Stock Exchange Index Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) index has risen by 0.45% to 52,311.42 points, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea-Bissau in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 World Cup qualifier on March 25, 2023, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins 2022 Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face Senegal in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on February 11, 2023, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's 'Koroba' Video Breaks Record: Tiwa Savage's music video for "Koroba" has broken a record, becoming the most-watched music video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube.
  2. Burna Boy to Perform at Grammy Awards: Nigerian musician Burna Boy has been announced as a performer at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, which will take place on February 5, 2023.
  3. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has celebrated her 45th birthday, with friends and colleagues sending her congratulatory messages on social media.