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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate Rises: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.3%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Falls: The naira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now at N570 to the dollar.
  3. Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with long queues at filling stations and prices rising.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Kidnapping in Ogun: Kidnappers have abducted several people in Ogun State, including a traditional ruler and his wife.
  3. Police Arrest Suspects: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers.
  2. Rangers Win NPFL Title: Rangers International FC have won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba 2-1 in the final match.
  3. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Australia, after defeating Mozambique 72-55 in the final match of the qualifiers.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son Kidnapped: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has been kidnapped, and the singer has appealed to the public for help in finding him.
  2. Wizkid's Son Dies: Wizkid's son, Boluwatife, has died, and the singer has paid tribute to him on social media.
  3. Burna Boy Wins Grammy: Burna Boy has won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album, for his album "Twice as Tall".

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them helpful!