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Here are some recent 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. (Source: Vanguard)
  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. (Source: Punch)
  3. PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Row: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, at loggerheads over the party's presidential primary. (Source: ThisDay)

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. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Naira Falls to Record Low: The naira has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, trading at N730 to the dollar on the parallel market. (Source: Guardian)
  3. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources. (Source: Leadership)

Security

  1. Bandits Kill 12 in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 12 people in Zamfara State, including a traditional ruler, in a fresh attack. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with various crimes, including armed robbery and cultism. (Source: Punch)
  3. Military Launches Operation in Borno: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation in Borno State to flush out Boko Haram terrorists. (Source: Vanguard)

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. (Source: Guardian)
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-64 in the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2023. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Rangers International Win NPFL Title: Rangers International have won the 2022-23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Nasarawa United 2-1 in their final match. (Source: Punch)

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