News around nigeria today

Here are some of the top news stories around Nigeria today:

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 create jobs.
  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 Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mai Mala Buni, over alleged financial mismanagement.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.7% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. Naira Falls to Record Low: The naira has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, trading at N720 to the dollar on the parallel market.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in the state.

Health

  1. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to over 250,000.
  2. Lassa Fever Outbreak in Edo: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Edo State, with several cases confirmed in the state.

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. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2026 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2023.

These are just a few of the top news stories around Nigeria today.