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Here are some of the latest news headlines from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu for the party's presidential ticket.
  3. PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The country's inflation rate has risen to 21.7%, the highest in over 17 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Falls to Record Low Against Dollar: The naira has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, trading at N570 to the dollar on the parallel market.
  3. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The federal government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources.

Crime

  1. Kidnapping: Police Rescue 12 Abducted Victims in Kaduna: The police have rescued 12 abducted victims in Kaduna State, bringing the total number of rescued victims to 23.
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Lagos Robbery: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a robbery incident in Lagos State, in which several people were injured.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 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.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins 2022 Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
  3. D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-54 in their final qualifying match.

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