Todays vanguard news

Here are the top news stories from The Vanguard, a Nigerian newspaper, for today:

Breaking News

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in the month of March, the highest in over two years.
  2. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime in the country, citing the need to ensure a more sustainable and efficient system.

Politics

  1. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing the party's Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mai Mala Buni, against the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
  2. PDP to Convene Emergency NEC Meeting: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to convene an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to discuss the party's current challenges and the way forward.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 2.1%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 2.1% in the first quarter of 2023, down from 3.1% in the same period last year.
  2. CBN to Intervene in Forex Market: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to intervene in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the naira and ensure a more stable exchange rate.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Egypt in a friendly match on June 12, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
  2. D'Tigress to Face Canada in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: The D'Tigress of Nigeria will face Canada in the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers, with the first leg set to take place on June 15.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage to Release New Album: Popular singer, Tiwa Savage, has announced plans to release a new album, titled "Celia", which is expected to be a major hit.
  2. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrated her birthday yesterday, with friends and family in attendance.

These are just a few of the top news stories from The Vanguard for today. I hope you find them informative and interesting!