Today news in nigeria punch newspaper
Here are the top news stories from today's Punch Newspaper in Nigeria:
HEADLINES
- Buhari orders probe of alleged N1.1trn oil subsidy scam: President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged N1.1 trillion oil subsidy scam in the country.
- FG to establish 10 new universities: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new universities across the country to address the shortage of tertiary institutions.
- Nigeria's economy grows by 2.01% in Q1: The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the first quarter of the year.
- Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman and his wife in the state.
- INEC to conduct supplementary elections in 28 states: The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that supplementary elections will be conducted in 28 states to fill vacant seats in the National Assembly.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Buhari's govt has failed Nigerians, says PDP: The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the Buhari-led government of failing Nigerians, citing the country's economic woes and insecurity.
- Nigeria's debt rises to N32.2trn: The country's debt has risen to N32.2 trillion, with the Federal Government accounting for N22.4 trillion of the debt.
- FG to establish cattle ranches in 10 states: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish cattle ranches in 10 states to address the herdsmen-farmers crisis.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 12.13%: The country's inflation rate has dropped to 12.13%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
- Police arrest 20 suspected robbers in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 20 suspected robbers who allegedly robbed a bank in the state.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- US, China agree to phase out tariffs: The United States and China have agreed to phase out tariffs on each other's goods, according to a statement by the White House.
- UK to leave EU on October 31: The United Kingdom has announced that it will leave the European Union on October 31, despite opposition from some lawmakers.
- Nigeria, US sign agreement on agriculture: Nigeria and the United States have signed an agreement on agriculture, aimed at improving the country's agricultural sector.
- Ghana's president wins re-election: Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has won re-election, according to the country's electoral commission.
- South Africa's economy contracts by 3.2%: South Africa's economy has contracted by 3.2%, according to the country's statistics agency.
SPORTS
- Super Eagles to face Tunisia in AFCON semi-finals: The Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Rangers International FC wins NPFL title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to face Mali in FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress basketball team has been drawn against Mali in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
- Super Falcons to face South Africa in AWCON semi-finals: The Super Falcons have been drawn against South Africa in the semi-finals of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations.
- Nigeria's athletes win 10 medals at African Games: Nigeria's athletes have won 10 medals at the African Games, including three gold medals.