Latest nigeria breaking news for today
Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria for today:
1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: 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. (Source: Vanguard)
2. FG Approves N13.08trn 2022 Budget: The Federal Government has approved the 2022 budget, which is estimated to be N13.08 trillion. The budget is expected to be presented to the National Assembly for approval. (Source: Punch)
3. Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 12 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the day. (Source: Daily Trust)
4. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspects over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Katsina State. The suspects are being interrogated by security agencies. (Source: Premium Times)
5. FG to Launch National Digital Identity Policy: The Federal Government is set to launch the National Digital Identity Policy, which aims to provide a unique digital identity for every Nigerian. The policy is expected to improve the country's identity management system. (Source: This Day)
6. 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 October 2021. The inflation rate has been on the rise for several months. (Source: BusinessDay)
7. Police Arrest 20 Suspects over Cultism in Rivers State: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with cultism in the state. The suspects are being investigated for their alleged involvement in cult-related activities. (Source: The Nation)
These are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria for today. Please note that the news is subject to change as new developments emerge.