Today news in nigeria punch newspaper

Here are the top news stories from today's Punch Newspaper in Nigeria:

HEADLINES

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Ghana's president wins re-election: Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has won re-election, according to the country's electoral commission.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Nigeria's athletes win 10 medals at African Games: Nigeria's athletes have won 10 medals at the African Games, including three gold medals.