Naija breaking news today tuesday
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria today, Tuesday:
- 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 164,451.
- 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 Tuesday 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.
- EFCC Arrests 12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation at a hotel in the city.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 3,544 megawatts. This is the highest power generation recorded in the country in recent times.
These are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria today, Tuesday. Please note that the news is subject to change as more updates become available.