Naija news yesterday

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria yesterday:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's National Vice Chairman, North-West, Inuwa Abdulkadir, over alleged anti-party activities.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
  2. Naira Falls to 435 Against Dollar: The naira has fallen to 435 against the US dollar, as the country's foreign exchange reserves continue to decline. The fall in the value of the naira is expected to increase the cost of imports and affect the country's economy.

Crime

  1. Kidnapped Students Regain Freedom: The 15 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, who were kidnapped by bandits on December 11, have regained their freedom. The students were released after a ransom was paid to their captors.
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Cultist Killings: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the killing of three cultists in the state. The suspects are alleged to be members of a rival cult group.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match. The team will now participate in the tournament, which will be held in Côte d'Ivoire from June 2023.

Other News

  1. Lagos State Government to Demolish Illegal Structures: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish illegal structures in the state, as part of efforts to improve the state's infrastructure and reduce the risk of building collapse.
  2. Nigerian Army to Deploy Troops to Benue: The Nigerian Army has announced plans to deploy troops to Benue State to maintain peace and security in the state. The deployment is in response to reports of banditry and kidnapping in the state.

These are some of the top news stories from Nigeria yesterday.