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Here are some of the current news headlines in Nigeria:

Politics

Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Economy

Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N435 per dollar.
Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2023.

Security

Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted several students and staff of a university in Kaduna State.
Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality in several parts of the country, with many Nigerians calling for an end to the practice.

Health

COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with many states reporting new cases.
Lassa Fever: The Federal Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states.
Malaria: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a malaria outbreak in Nigeria, particularly in the northern regions.

Sports

Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau in a playoff match.
Rangers International: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title.
D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup.

These are just a few of the current news headlines in Nigeria.