9ja news of today
Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria for today:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country.
- 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, over alleged anti-party activities.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
- Naira Falls to 435 Against Dollar: The naira has fallen to 435 against the US dollar on the parallel market, due to a shortage of foreign exchange in the country.
Crime
- Kidnappers Abduct 10 People in Kaduna: Kidnappers have abducted 10 people, including a traditional ruler, in Kaduna State. The victims were taken from their homes in the early hours of the morning.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Robbery in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in the state. The suspects are alleged to have robbed a bank and a shop in the state.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final qualifying match.
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2024 Olympics: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after defeating Mozambique in the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers.
Other News
- Floods Displace Thousands in Anambra: Thousands of people have been displaced in Anambra State due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the state.
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Swift Response" to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country.
These are some of the top news stories from Nigeria for today.