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Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,852. (Source: Vanguard)
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2022 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in November 2021, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: ThisDay)
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system to improve the identification of citizens and reduce identity fraud. (Source: Leadership)
Politics
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Accusations: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading accusations over the party's leadership. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Ayu in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Governor Nyesom Wike and the party's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, in a fresh showdown. (Source: Punch)
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Senators: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors and senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's crisis. (Source: Daily Post)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Egypt in a friendly match on January 25, 2022, in a bid to prepare for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: Goal)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After 2022 AFCON: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: ESPN)
Business
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.4% in Q3 2021: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.4% in the third quarter of 2021. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme: The Federal Government is set to launch a national cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households. (Source: The Guardian)
These are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of the news sources may vary.