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Here are some of the top stories from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has been receiving treatment in London for an undisclosed illness. His health has been a subject of controversy and concern among Nigerians.
  2. APC Crisis: The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
  3. PDP's New Chairman: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected a new national chairman, Uche Secondus, who is expected to lead the party's efforts to regain power in 2023.

Economy

  1. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira, allowing it to float freely in the foreign exchange market. This move is expected to boost foreign investment and improve the country's economy.
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, the highest in over two years, due to rising food prices and other economic factors.
  3. Oil Production: Nigeria's oil production has increased to 1.9 million barrels per day, following the resolution of a dispute with the International Oil Companies (IOCs).

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students from a school in Katsina State, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the country.
  2. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East, following reports of increased attacks in the region.
  3. Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major concern in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases reported in recent weeks.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, following a 2-0 win over Liberia.
  2. AFCON: Nigeria's Super Falcons, the national women's football team, has won the 2019 African Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) title, defeating South Africa 4-2 in the final.
  3. Rugby: Nigeria's national rugby team, the Black Stallions, has qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, following a 24-17 win over Tunisia.

These are just a few of the top stories from Nigeria. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic or issue, feel free to ask!