Live latest breaking news in nigeria today
Here are the latest breaking news in Nigeria today:
Top Stories
- Nigeria Records 1,964 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,964 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 223,441. (Source: Vanguard)
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2022 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigerian Army Deploys Troops to Benue, Taraba Over Insecurity: The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Benue and Taraba states to tackle insecurity in the regions. (Source: Leadership)
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity Policy: The Federal Government is set to launch the National Digital Identity Policy, aimed at creating a unique digital identity for every Nigerian. (Source: This Day)
Regional News
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Post)
- Gunmen Attack Police Station in Imo State: Gunmen have attacked a police station in Imo State, killing one police officer and injuring several others. (Source: The Nation)
- Flood Wreaks Havoc in Anambra State: Heavy flooding has affected several communities in Anambra State, displacing many residents and causing damage to properties. (Source: Vanguard)
Business News
- 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 November 2021. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG to Launch N500bn Sukuk Bond: The Federal Government is set to launch a N500 billion Sukuk bond to finance infrastructure development projects. (Source: This Day)
- Nigerian Stock Exchange Records N1.43trn Loss: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has recorded a loss of N1.43 trillion in 2021, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. (Source: Leadership)
Sports News
- Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Egypt in a friendly match in March 2022. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to leave the team after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Source: Daily Trust)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news in Nigeria today, and the situation is constantly evolving.