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Here are some of the top Nigerian news stories for today:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu for the party's presidential ticket. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads. (Source: Punch)

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, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: 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)
  3. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate has slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, due to a decline in the agricultural sector. (Source: BusinessDay)

Crime

  1. Kidnapped Students Regain Freedom: The 15 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State who were kidnapped by bandits have regained their freedom. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Cultist Killings: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested suspects in connection with the cultist killings that have been rocking the state. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: Vanguard)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in March. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the AFCON tournament. (Source: ESPN)
  3. D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: The D'Tigress of Nigeria will face Senegal in a FIBA World Cup qualifier in February. (Source: ThisDay)

These are just a few of the top Nigerian news stories for today.