Naija breaking news today thursday
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria today, Thursday:
- Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases: 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.
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Armed bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning.
- FG Approves N13.6bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.6 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months.
- Nigerian Army Arrests 12 Suspected Bandits in Katsina: The Nigerian Army has arrested 12 suspected bandits in Katsina State. The suspects were arrested during a joint operation with the police and other security agencies.
- Lagos State Government to Demolish 100 Buildings in Ikorodu: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish 100 buildings in Ikorodu area of the state. The buildings are said to be illegal structures and pose a threat to the safety of residents.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June. This is the highest inflation rate recorded in the country since 2017.
- FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) to promote the development of AI in Nigeria.
- Nigerian Navy Arrests 15 Suspected Oil Thieves: The Nigerian Navy has arrested 15 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region. The suspects were arrested during a joint operation with the police and other security agencies.
- Kano State Government to Establish 10 New Primary Healthcare Centres: The Kano State Government has announced plans to establish 10 new primary healthcare centres in the state. The centres are expected to provide healthcare services to residents of the state.
- Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion. This is the lowest level recorded in the country since 2017.
These are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria today, Thursday.