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  1. Buhari's Ministerial List: Senate to Screen 43 Nominees Today - The Senate has scheduled a screening session for 43 ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. The nominees are expected to appear before the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs.
  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, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Killing of Lagos Monarch - The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the killing of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu. The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court soon.
  4. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 18.17% in April - The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 18.17% in April, driven by increases in prices of food and non-food items.
  5. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud.

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 party's crisis and find a solution to the ongoing feud between the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, and the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike's Faction Wins Court Ruling - A court ruling has given a boost to the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Governor Nyesom Wike, which has been at loggerheads with the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Budget: Senate Approves N20.5trn Budget - The Senate has approved the 2023 budget of N20.5 trillion, which is slightly higher than the N20.3 trillion budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in Friendly Match - The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a friendly match on June 9, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 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.
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face USA in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers - Nigeria's D'Tigress will face the United States in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, which will take place in September.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45% - The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.45% due to gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households and reduce poverty.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Rise Further - IMF - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Nigeria's inflation rate is expected to rise further due to the ongoing economic challenges.

These are the latest news from Punch Newspaper Nigeria.