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Here are some of the top news stories in 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. (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 Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mai Mala Buni. (Source: Punch)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.6% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. Naira Falls to 540 per Dollar: The naira has fallen to 540 per dollar on the parallel market, as the country's foreign exchange crisis continues to worsen. (Source: Daily Trust)

Security

  1. Bandits Kill 10 in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 10 people in Zamfara State, including a traditional ruler, in an attack on a village. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Lagos Robbery: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a robbery incident in the state. (Source: The Nation)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 1-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Punch)
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup in Australia, after defeating Mozambique 76-61 in a playoff match. (Source: Vanguard)

Other News

  1. Lagos Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: The Lagos State Government has announced that the state has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Swift Response" to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country. (Source: The Nation)

Please note that these are just some of the top news stories in Nigeria today, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.