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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 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

  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, due to rising food prices and a weak naira.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  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 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.