Latest news in nigeria & breaking

Here are the latest news in Nigeria and some breaking news:

Latest News in Nigeria:

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has hit Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the scarcity to a combination of factors, including pipeline vandalism and inadequate supply. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a decade. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria's Debt Hits N38.6 Trillion: The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N38.6 trillion, with the country's external debt accounting for 70% of the total debt. (Source: Daily Trust)

Breaking News:

  1. Gunmen Attack Kaduna Community, Kill 10: Gunmen have attacked a community in Kaduna State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack is believed to be linked to a long-standing feud between rival ethnic groups. (Source: Channels TV)
  2. Nigerian Army Foils Kidnap Attempt in Abuja: The Nigerian Army has foiled an attempted kidnap in Abuja, arresting several suspects and recovering arms and ammunition. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills 10 in Lagos: A fuel tanker explosion has killed 10 people and injured several others in Lagos State. The explosion occurred when the tanker collided with another vehicle. (Source: The Nation)
  4. Nigeria's Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the country's electoral process. The bill is expected to be sent to the House of Representatives for further consideration. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Nigeria's Police Arrest 10 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The Nigerian Police have arrested 10 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. The suspects are believed to be members of a notorious kidnap gang. (Source: Daily Post)

Please note that the news items are subject to change as new information becomes available.