Naija breaking news today thursday

Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria today, Thursday:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.