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Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria 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 aims to stimulate economic growth and address infrastructure deficits.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing internal crisis as some governors and leaders of the party are at loggerheads over the party's leadership and the 2023 presidential election.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.6% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The rise is attributed to high food prices and a weak naira.
  2. Nigeria's GDP Growth Slows to 3.1%: The NBS has also announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.1% in the third quarter of 2022, due to a decline in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in the state. The suspects are alleged to be members of a notorious kidnapping gang.

Health

  1. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to over 250,000.
  2. Lassa Fever Outbreak in Edo: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Edo State, with several cases and deaths recorded. The state government has activated emergency response measures to contain the outbreak.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2023: 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. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the 2026 FIBA World Cup after defeating Senegal in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2023.

These are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of the news may vary depending on the source.