9ja news of today

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria for today:

Politics

  1. 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.
  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, over alleged anti-party activities.

Economy

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Floods Displace Thousands in Anambra: Thousands of people have been displaced in Anambra State due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the state.
  2. 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.