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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 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, over alleged corruption and money laundering. (Source: ThisDay)
Politics
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: The Nation)
- 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 National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. (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 suspended trading on the shares of 12 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: NSE)
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The police have arrested a suspected kidnapper who allegedly abducted a businessman in Lagos State. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional troops to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: The Nation)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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 the appointment of a new coach for the national team. (Source: ThisDay)
Entertainment
- The Nigerian music industry has lost a legendary musician, Sound Sultan, who passed away at the age of 44. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian film industry has lost a veteran actor, Sadiq Daba, who passed away at the age of 62. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has announced plans to release a new album. (Source: ThisDay)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources such as Vanguard, Punch, ThisDay, and Premium Times.