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Here are the latest Nigeria news updates 24/7:

Breaking News

• Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, to replace the outgoing IGP, Mohammed Adamu. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Daily Trust)

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of plotting to rig the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish a new federal university in Katsina State. (Source: Leadership)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a new trading system to improve market efficiency. (Source: NSE)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal.com)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced a new national team coach, Mike Brown. (Source: ThisDay)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Vanguard)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to provide additional support to Nigeria's healthcare system. (Source: WHO)
• The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for improved funding for the country's healthcare system. (Source: Daily Trust)

Crime

• The Nigerian Police Force has arrested a suspected kidnapper who allegedly abducted a businessman in Lagos. (Source: Punch)
• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, over allegations of corruption. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. (Source: Daily Trust)

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