Punch ng news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Punch Newspapers today:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Ministerial List: President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted a list of 43 ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes a former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, as Minister of Mines and Steel Development.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a fresh crisis as some governors and leaders of the party have accused the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, of being responsible for the party's woes.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Economy: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the first quarter of 2020, showing a growth rate of 2.1%.
  2. Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has announced a hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N145 to N151 per litre.

Crime

  1. Kidnap Kingpin: A notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Lagos High Court for kidnapping and murder.
  2. Banditry: The Nigerian Army has launched a fresh operation to flush out bandits from the forests of Zamfara State.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside Sierra Leone, Benin Republic, and Lesotho.
  2. Rangers International: Rangers International FC of Enugu has been banned from participating in the CAF Champions League for two years for fielding an ineligible player.

Entertainment

  1. Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry has lost a veteran actor, Sadiq Daba, who passed away at the age of 62.
  2. Music: Popular musician, Davido, has been accused of using a fake doctor's note to avoid military service.

These are just a few of the top news stories from Punch Newspapers today.