Breaking news in nigeria now today

Here are some of the latest breaking news in Nigeria as of today:

Top Stories

  1. 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 164,451.
  2. 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.
  3. Nigerian Army Arrests 12 Suspected Bandits in Kaduna: The Nigerian Army has arrested 12 suspected bandits in Kaduna State, following a joint operation with other security agencies.
  4. FG Approves N13.5 Billion for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line, which has been out of service for several months.
  5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, up from 17.1% in May.

Other News

  1. Nigerian Government to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system, which will enable citizens to access various government services online.
  2. Lagos State Government to Demolish Illegal Structures in Lekki: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish illegal structures in the Lekki area of the state, following a court order.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q2: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of the year, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
  4. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspected kidnappers in Edo State, following a sting operation.
  5. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government is set to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence, which will focus on developing AI solutions for various sectors of the economy.

Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news in Nigeria, and the situation is subject to change.