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Here are some of the latest news headlines from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- 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.
- PDP Primaries: Atiku, Wike, Others in Showdown: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to hold its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, and others vying for the party's ticket.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The country's inflation rate has risen to 21.7%, the highest in over 17 years, due to rising food prices and a weak naira.
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The federal government is set to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources.
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.1%: The country's GDP growth rate has slowed to 3.1%, due to a decline in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
Crime
- 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.
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara state, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
- 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
- Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2023: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-54 in the final match of the qualifiers.
These are just a few of the latest news headlines from Nigeria.