Breaking news in nigeria today thursday

Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, Thursday:

  1. Nigerian Government Lifts Twitter Ban: The Federal Government has lifted the ban on Twitter, effective immediately. The ban was imposed in June 2021 after the social media platform deleted a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari.
  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 Thursday.
  3. Nigeria Records 1,544 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 1,544 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of cases to 253,555.
  4. EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 suspects in connection with an alleged N1.4 billion fraud in the Niger Delta region.
  5. Nigerian Army Launches Operation 'Whirl Stroke' in Benue: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation 'Whirl Stroke' in Benue State to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the region.
  6. FG Approves N1.5trn for 2022 Budget: The Federal Government has approved a budget of N1.5 trillion for 2022, with a focus on infrastructure development and economic growth.
  7. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, up from 17.38% in May.
  8. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Alleged Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with alleged kidnapping in the state.
  9. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that the country's external reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, down from $36.4 billion in June.
  10. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system to improve the identification of citizens and reduce identity fraud.

These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, Thursday. Please note that the news is subject to change as more updates become available.