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Here are the latest Naija news updates for 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. (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 National Vice Chairman, North-West, Inuwa Abdulkadir. (Source: Punch)
  3. PDP Crisis: Wike's Camp Defies Party's Decision: The camp of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has defied the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to suspend him and his loyalists. (Source: ThisDay)

Crime

  1. 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 Ogun State. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Banditry: Zamfara Governor Imposes Curfew: The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has imposed a curfew on the state to curb banditry and kidnapping. (Source: Leadership)
  3. Armed Robbery: Police Foil Robbery Attempt in Lagos: The police have foiled an armed robbery attempt in Lagos, arresting three suspects and recovering stolen goods. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.7% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Naira Falls to 540 per Dollar: The naira has fallen to 540 per dollar on the parallel market, due to a shortage of foreign exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
  3. 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 economy. (Source: The Guardian)

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. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022-23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Nasarawa United 2-1 in their final match. (Source: Punch)
  3. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, after defeating Egypt 83-64 in their final qualifying match. (Source: ThisDay)

These are just a few of the latest Naija news updates for today. Stay informed and stay safe!