24 7 nigeria breaking news update
Here are some of the latest breaking news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 18. The new dates for the elections have not been announced. (Source: Punch)
- The Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the National Civil Service Commission (NCSC). (Source: Vanguard)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of 12 suspected bandits in Zamfara state. The suspects were allegedly involved in the kidnapping of several people in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The police have arrested a 35-year-old man in Lagos for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife. The suspect allegedly stabbed his wife to death during a domestic dispute. (Source: The Nation)
Economy
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the country's reliance on foreign exchange. The policy, which takes effect from July 1, will require importers to pay for their foreign exchange requirements in naira. (Source: ThisDay)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 0.15% gain in the All-Share Index, driven by gains in the shares of Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank. (Source: BusinessDay)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the African qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Jose Peseiro as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. Peseiro replaces Gernot Rohr, who was sacked in June. (Source: ESPN)
Health
- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 1,144 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of cases to 173,453. (Source: NCDC)
- The Federal Ministry of Health has announced the launch of a new vaccine against yellow fever, which is expected to be administered to millions of Nigerians. (Source: Premium Times)
Other News
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a severe weather condition in some parts of the country, including heavy rainfall and strong winds. (Source: NIMET)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the 36 states of the country. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news updates from Nigeria, and the situation is constantly evolving.