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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Row: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at loggerheads over the party's primaries. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.7% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: NBS)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, due to a decline in the agricultural sector. (Source: NBS)
Crime
- Kidnapping: Police Rescue 12 Abducted Victims: The police have rescued 12 abducted victims, including a pregnant woman, in a raid on a kidnappers' den in Kaduna State. (Source: Vanguard)
- Banditry: Zamfara Governor Imposes Curfew: The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has imposed a curfew on the state to curb the activities of bandits. (Source: Punch)
- Robbery: Police Arrest 5 Suspects in Lagos: The police have arrested five suspects in connection with a robbery incident in Lagos State, in which a businessman was killed. (Source: ThisDay)
Sports
- 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 qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match. (Source: Punch)
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, has qualified for the 2026 FIBA World Cup after defeating Senegal 74-68 in the final match of the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2023. (Source: ThisDay)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them informative and helpful!