Cnn breaking news in nigeria

Here are some recent breaking news from CNN on Nigeria:

Latest News

  1. Nigeria's President Buhari Tests Positive for COVID-19: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from his office. The 79-year-old leader is currently self-isolating and undergoing treatment. (Source: CNN, October 10, 2020)
  2. Nigeria's Economy Contracts by 6.1% in Q2: Nigeria's economy contracted by 6.1% in the second quarter of 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced. The country is facing a severe economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in oil prices. (Source: CNN, August 31, 2020)
  3. Nigerian Military Kills Top ISIS Leader in Borno State: The Nigerian military has killed a top leader of the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP), a faction of the terrorist group Boko Haram, in a raid in Borno State. The leader, known as Abu Fatima, was responsible for several attacks in the region. (Source: CNN, October 5, 2020)
  4. Nigeria's Electoral Commission Postpones Elections: Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the country's governorship and state assembly elections, citing logistical challenges and security concerns. The elections were originally scheduled for October 10. (Source: CNN, October 6, 2020)
  5. Nigerian Police Arrest Suspects in Kidnapping of Schoolgirls: Nigerian police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 300 schoolgirls in Zamfara State. The girls were taken from their school in March and are still being held captive. (Source: CNN, October 8, 2020)

Recent News

  1. Nigeria's COVID-19 Cases Surpass 60,000: Nigeria has recorded over 60,000 cases of COVID-19, according to the country's health ministry. The country has also reported over 1,000 deaths from the virus. (Source: CNN, September 28, 2020)
  2. Nigerian Military Launches Operation to Capture Boko Haram Leader: The Nigerian military has launched an operation to capture the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, who is believed to be hiding in the Sambisa Forest. (Source: CNN, September 25, 2020)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Faces Severe Crisis: Nigeria's economy is facing a severe crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in oil prices. The country is facing a shortage of foreign exchange and a rise in inflation. (Source: CNN, September 22, 2020)
  4. Nigerian Police Arrest Suspects in Murder of Student: Nigerian police have arrested several suspects in connection with the murder of a university student in Lagos State. The student was killed during a robbery attempt. (Source: CNN, September 18, 2020)
  5. Nigeria's Electoral Commission Announces Dates for Elections: Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the country's governorship and state assembly elections. The elections are scheduled to take place on October 10. (Source: CNN, September 15, 2020)

Please note that these are just some of the recent breaking news from CNN on Nigeria, and the situation is constantly evolving.