Breaking news nigeria today now

Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria 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 124,919. (Source: Vanguard)
  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. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident that occurred in Taraba State. The suspects were arrested during a joint operation with the police. (Source: Leadership)
  4. FG Approves N13.5bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months. (Source: ThisDay)
  5. 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 represents a 0.2% increase from the previous month. (Source: Punch)

Other News

  1. Nigerian Government to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) to promote the development of AI in Nigeria. (Source: ITRealms)
  2. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 0.5% in Q2 2021: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2021. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous quarter. (Source: BusinessDay)
  3. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Cultism: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with cult-related activities in Lagos State. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a cult hideout. (Source: The Nation)

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