Latest breaking news today in nigeria and around the world
Here are the latest breaking news from Nigeria and around the world:
Nigeria:
- 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 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the country's identity management system. (Source: Premium Times)
Around the World:
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine Claims to Have Retaken Key City: Ukraine has claimed to have retaken the key city of Lysychansk in the eastern region of Luhansk, a major victory in its fight against Russian forces. (Source: BBC News)
- US Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Law: The US Supreme Court has struck down a Mississippi law that banned abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, in a major blow to anti-abortion activists. (Source: CNN)
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party, effective in two weeks, following a series of scandals and controversies. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- China Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases: China has reported its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, with over 3,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: Reuters)
- NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. (Source: NASA)
Sports:
- EPL: Manchester City Wins Premier League Title: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title for the fourth time in five years, after a thrilling 3-2 win over Aston Villa. (Source: ESPN)
- Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Wins 21st Grand Slam Title: Novak Djokovic has won his 21st Grand Slam title, defeating Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final. (Source: BBC Sport)
Business:
- Nigeria's Stock Market Falls by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has fallen by 0.45% due to profit-taking and sell-offs in some blue-chip stocks. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- Oil Prices Rise as OPEC Cuts Production: Oil prices have risen after OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced a cut in production levels, citing concerns over global demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news stories and may not be exhaustive.