Brewaking news in nigeria today
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today:
1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,852.
2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: 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 in the village of Kaura Namoda.
3. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Abuja. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a hideout in the Federal Capital Territory.
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. The project is expected to be completed within 18 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 2021. This is the highest inflation rate recorded in the country since 2017.
6. Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Cultism in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with cultism in the state. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a cult hideout in the Ikorodu area of the state.
7. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 0.51% in Q2 2021: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 0.51% in the second quarter of 2021. This is the first positive growth recorded by the economy since the COVID-19 pandemic.
8. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system aimed at reducing identity fraud and improving the efficiency of government services.
9. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 3,544 megawatts. This is the highest power generation recorded in the country since 2015.
10. 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 state.
Please note that these are just some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, and the situation is subject to change.