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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. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country. (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, a former governor of Lagos State, as the party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.6%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 15.6% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the highest inflation rate in over two years. (Source: Punch)
  2. FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, which will see a reduction in the tax rates for low-income earners. The new regime is expected to take effect from January 2023. (Source: Leadership)

Crime

  1. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. The suspects are expected to be charged to court soon. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Bandits Kill 10 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 10 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state. (Source: The Nation)

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 2023. The match is expected to be a tough one for the Nigerian team. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in the qualifiers. The team will compete in the tournament in September 2023. (Source: Punch)

These are some of the top Nigerian news stories for today. I hope you find them informative and interesting!