Nigerian weekly news

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria for the past week:

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 aimed at promoting economic growth and development in the country.
  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.
  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 the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, engaging in a fresh row over the party's primaries.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.7% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the highest inflation rate 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.
  3. FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, aimed at increasing revenue and promoting economic growth.

Security

  1. Bandits Kill 12 in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 12 people in Zamfara State, including a traditional ruler, in a fresh attack on a village.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in Ogun State.
  3. Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits: The military has launched an operation to flush out bandits from the North-West region of the country.

Other News

  1. Nigeria's Super Falcons Win WAFU B Championship: Nigeria's Super Falcons have won the WAFU B Championship, defeating Ghana 4-2 in the final.
  2. FG to Establish New University in Katsina: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Katsina State.
  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 increased oil production and improved agricultural output.

These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria for the past week.