Within nigeria news today

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. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and create jobs.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.

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 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. Naira Falls to 570 per Dollar: The naira has fallen to 570 per dollar on the parallel market, as the country continues to grapple with a shortage of foreign exchange.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos State.

Health

  1. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, with the total number of cases now standing at over 250,000.
  2. Lassa Fever Outbreak in Ondo State: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Ondo State, with several cases confirmed in the state.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2023: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-56 in their final group match.

These are just a few of the top news stories in Nigeria today.