Breaking news in nigeria today 24 7
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today:
24/7 Breaking News
Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing ones. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). (Source: Punch)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: ThisDay)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a major operation to flush out bandits and kidnappers from the North-West region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Police have arrested a notorious kidnapper, Wadume, who was involved in the abduction of 344 students of Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Nigerian Air Force has deployed fighter jets to the North-East to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: Leadership)
Economy
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: The Nation)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to boost the country's aviation industry. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading activities due to a technical glitch. (Source: BusinessDay)
Health
- The Federal Government has confirmed 1,144 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections to 114,694. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 10 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,533. (Source: Daily Post)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment and supplies to the Federal Government to support the fight against COVID-19. (Source: Leadership)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the suspension of the national team's coach, Mike Brown, over allegations of misconduct. (Source: ThisDay)
Please note that these are just some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, and the situation is subject to change.