Punch newspaper nigeria news today
Here are some of the top news stories from Punch Newspaper, Nigeria's leading newspaper, for today:
Breaking News
- Buhari's Ministerial List: Senate to Screen 43 Nominees Today: The Senate will today screen 43 ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. The nominees include former governors, senators, and other high-ranking officials.
- 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.
Politics
- APC Crisis: Buhari Meets with Party Leaders to Resolve Issues: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to resolve the crisis rocking the party. The meeting was aimed at finding a lasting solution to the crisis.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension as Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are at loggerheads over the party's leadership.
Crime
- Kidnapped Abuja Schoolgirls Regain Freedom: The 10 schoolgirls kidnapped from the Federal Government Girls College, Abuja, have regained their freedom. The girls were kidnapped on May 30 and were released yesterday.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Lagos Bank Robbery: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the robbery attack on a bank in the state. The suspects are alleged to have stolen millions of naira from the bank.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a friendly match on June 2. The match is part of the team's preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- 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
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in May: The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in May, driven by increases in prices of food and other essential commodities.
- FG to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The Federal Government is set to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing poverty in the country.
These are some of the top news stories from Punch Newspaper for today. I hope you find them informative and interesting!