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- Nigeria Records 1,964 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,964 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 123,715. (Source: Vanguard)
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Armed bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in Taraba State. The suspects were arrested during a joint operation with the police. (Source: Leadership)
- FG Approves N10.8bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N10.8 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.4%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.4% in June 2021. This is the highest inflation rate recorded in the country since 2017. (Source: Punch)
Live Updates
- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional troops to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Katsina State. (Source: Daily Independent)
- The Nigerian Police Force has launched an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old man who was allegedly killed by a police officer in Lagos. (Source: The Nation)
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Economy in Recession: Nigeria's economy has slipped into recession for the second time in five years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Boko Haram Insurgency: The Boko Haram insurgency has displaced over 2.5 million people in the North-East region of Nigeria.
- Coronavirus Pandemic: Nigeria has recorded over 123,000 cases of COVID-19, with over 1,500 deaths.
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