Punch news today breaking
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Punch Newspapers today:
Breaking News
- Buhari Orders Probe of NDDC's N81.5bn Spending: President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the spending of N81.5 billion by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in the last three years.
- EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects Over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects over alleged fraud involving N1.4 billion.
- Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Kidnapping, Armed Robbery in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects over alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in the state.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.13% in August: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 12.13% in August, up from 11.98% in July.
- FG to Establish New University in Katsina: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Katsina State.
Politics
- APC Crisis: Buhari Meets with Party Leaders: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's crisis.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Secondus in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Governor Nyesom Wike and the party's national chairman, Uche Secondus, at loggerheads.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in a friendly match on October 9.
- Rohr to Name Squad for Tunisia Friendly: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is expected to name his squad for the friendly match against Tunisia.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 4: Singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned four years old.
- Davido's Daughter, Hailey, Turns 4: Singer Davido's daughter, Hailey, has turned four years old.
These are some of the top breaking news stories from Punch Newspapers today.