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Here are some of the latest 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.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate Rises: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.3% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Weakens: The naira has weakened against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now at N435 to the dollar.
  3. Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with long queues at filling stations.

Security

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

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
  2. Rangers Win NPFL Title: Rangers International FC have won the 2022-23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title.
  3. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Senegal in the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2023.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son Kidnapped: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has been kidnapped, and the singer has appealed to the public for help in finding him.
  2. Burna Boy Wins Grammy: Burna Boy has won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for his album "Love Damini".
  3. Nollywood Actress Dies: Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has died at the age of 51.

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