9ja current news

Here are some current news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's National Vice Chairman, North-West, Inuwa Abdulkadir. (Source: Punch)
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis, with the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, facing opposition from some governors and leaders of the party. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate Rises: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.34% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
  2. Naira Falls: The naira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar, trading at N745 to the dollar on the parallel market. (Source: Punch)
  3. Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with many filling stations running out of fuel. (Source: Vanguard)

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Kidnapping in Ogun: Kidnappers have abducted several people in Ogun State, including a traditional ruler. (Source: Punch)
  3. Police Arrest Suspects: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos. (Source: Vanguard)

Health

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in several states, including Lagos and Ogun. (Source: NPHCDA)
  2. COVID-19 Cases Rise: COVID-19 cases have risen in Nigeria, with the country recording over 1,000 new cases in the past week. (Source: NCDC)
  3. Health Workers Strike: Health workers have gone on strike in some states, including Lagos and Ogun, over issues including poor working conditions and lack of equipment. (Source: Punch)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Rangers International Win CAF Champions League: Rangers International have won the CAF Champions League, defeating Al Ahly of Egypt 2-1 in the final. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigerian Players Abroad: Several Nigerian players have been in action abroad, including Victor Osimhen, who scored a hat-trick for Napoli in the Italian Serie A. (Source: Goal.com)

These are just a few of the current news updates from Nigeria.