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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  2. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, including the use of Nigerian goods and services in government projects.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1% in April: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in April, driven by increases in the prices of food and other essential commodities.

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi Emerge as Top Contenders: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi emerging as the top contenders for the party's ticket.
  2. PDP Primaries: Wike, Ortom, and Ayu Emerge as Top Contenders: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, and Iyorchia Ayu emerging as the top contenders for the party's ticket.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Announces Dates for Presidential, National Assembly Polls: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the presidential and national assembly elections will hold on February 25, 2023.

Crime

  1. Kidnapping: Police Rescue 12 Abducted Victims in Kaduna: The police have rescued 12 abducted victims in Kaduna State, following a rescue operation by the police and other security agencies.
  2. Banditry: Nigerian Army Kills 20 Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has killed 20 bandits in Zamfara State, following a military operation aimed at curbing banditry in the region.
  3. Armed Robbery: Police Arrest 5 Suspects in Lagos: The police have arrested five suspects in Lagos State, following an armed robbery incident in which several people were robbed of their valuables.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final qualifying match.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-64 in their final qualifying match.
  3. Nigerian Footballer, Victor Osimhen, Wins Serie A Player of the Month Award: Nigerian footballer, Victor Osimhen, has won the Serie A Player of the Month award for April, following his impressive performances for Napoli in the Italian league.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.1%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.1% following a rebound in the prices of some blue-chip stocks.
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The high inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential expenses.
  3. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.

These are some of the latest news from Nigeria. I hope you find them informative and interesting!