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  1. Buhari's Ministerial List: Senate to Screen 43 Nominees Today - The Senate has scheduled a screening session for the 43 ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari.
  2. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.01% in Q1 2023 - The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the first quarter of 2023.
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Killing of APC Chieftain in Ogun - The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the killing of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.
  4. FG to Launch National Digital Identity Policy - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity policy aimed at promoting digital identity and reducing identity theft.
  5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in April - The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in April 2023.

Politics

  1. APC Crisis: Buhari Meets with Party Leaders - President Muhammadu Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to discuss the crisis rocking the party.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike's Faction Defies Party's Suspension - The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Governor Nyesom Wike has defied the party's suspension of its members.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Budget: Senate Approves N20.5trn Budget - The Senate has approved the 2023 budget of N20.5 trillion, which is higher than the N17.1 trillion budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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 June 10.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins 2023 Aiteo Cup - Rangers International FC has won the 2023 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45% - The Nigerian Stock Exchange has risen by 0.45% as investors buy into the market.
  2. FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national cash transfer programme aimed at reducing poverty and improving the lives of the poor.

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