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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. (Source: Vanguard)
  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 Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mai Mala Buni. (Source: Punch)
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis, with the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, facing opposition from some governors and leaders of the party. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate Rises: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
  2. Naira Falls: The naira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar, trading at N745 to the dollar on the parallel market. (Source: Punch)
  3. Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with many filling stations running out of fuel. (Source: Vanguard)

Security

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

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Punch)
  2. Rangers Win NPFL Title: Rangers International FC have won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba 2-1 in the final match. (Source: Vanguard)

Other News

  1. Lagos Floods: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of Lagos, with many residents affected. (Source: Punch)
  2. Power Outage: A power outage has hit several parts of the country, with many residents without electricity. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Nigerian Students Abroad: The Nigerian government has announced plans to evacuate Nigerian students stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ThisDay)

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