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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:

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  1. 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 June 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations across the country as fuel scarcity worsens, with many Nigerians struggling to access petrol.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  4. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, the highest in over a year.

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria.
  2. APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on June 30, due to logistical challenges.
  3. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and several other party leaders defecting to the APC.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final qualifying match.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, their first in over 30 years.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old, with his mother celebrating the milestone on social media.
  2. Burna Boy Wins BET Award: Singer Burna Boy has won the Best International Flow Artist award at the 2022 BET Awards, held in Los Angeles.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay safe!