Punch metro news today

Here are the top news stories from Punch Metro, a Nigerian online news publication, for today:

Breaking News

  1. FG to Launch National Carrier, Nigeria Air, in 2023: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, in 2023. The airline is expected to be a major player in the aviation industry, providing air transportation services to Nigerians and international passengers.
  2. Lagos State Government to Demolish 100 Buildings in Lekki: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish over 100 buildings in the Lekki area of the state, citing non-compliance with building regulations and environmental concerns.

Politics

  1. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Words: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading words over the party's leadership crisis.
  2. PDP Chieftain, Bode George, Defects to APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Crime

  1. Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Kidnap of Lagos Schoolgirl: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the kidnap of a schoolgirl in the state.
  2. Gunmen Attack Police Station in Rivers State, Kill 2 Officers: Gunmen have attacked a police station in Rivers State, killing two police officers and injuring several others.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37% in August: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37% in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. FG to Launch N500bn Sukuk Bond: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a N500 billion sukuk bond to finance infrastructure development projects in the country.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in a friendly match on October 13, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
  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.

These are some of the top news stories from Punch Metro for today.