Breaking nigerian news today friday

Here are some of the top breaking news stories in Nigeria today, Friday:

  1. Nigerian Government Lifts Twitter Ban: The Federal Government has lifted the ban on Twitter, which was imposed on June 5, 2021. The ban was lifted after Twitter agreed to register its operations in Nigeria and comply with the country's laws.
  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 Friday morning.
  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 254,479.
  4. Kaduna State Government Imposes Curfew: The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state following a surge in banditry and kidnapping. The curfew takes effect from 6pm on Friday.
  5. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspected Bandits: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspected bandits in a raid on their hideout in Zamfara State. The suspects were said to be involved in several attacks on communities in the state.
  6. FG Approves N1.5bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N1.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months.
  7. Nigerian Stock Exchange Records N1.4trn Loss: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has recorded a loss of N1.4 trillion in the first half of the year. The loss is attributed to the decline in the value of listed companies.
  8. Police Arrest 10 Suspected Kidnappers in Ogun State: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected kidnappers who were involved in several kidnappings in the state. The suspects were arrested during a raid on their hideout in the state.
  9. 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. The inflation rate is the highest in 17 years.
  10. FG Approves N10bn for Rehabilitation of Federal Roads: The Federal Government has approved N10 billion for the rehabilitation of federal roads across the country. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months.

These are some of the top breaking news stories in Nigeria today, Friday.