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Here are some breaking news updates from Nigeria:

Latest News

  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 144,679.
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning.
  3. FG Approves N13.5bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
  4. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspected Bandits in Katsina: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 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 Establish 10 New Hospitals: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish 10 new hospitals across the state. The hospitals will be equipped with modern facilities and staffed by qualified medical personnel.

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.27% in Q2: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the second quarter of the year. The growth is attributed to the recovery of the agricultural sector.
  2. Nigerian Air Force Destroys Bandits' Hideout in Zamfara: The Nigerian Air Force has destroyed a bandits' hideout in Zamfara State. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the ground troops.
  3. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system to improve the identification of citizens and reduce identity theft.
  4. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.4%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.4%. The increase is attributed to the rise in prices of food and other essential commodities.
  5. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspected Kidnappers in Rivers: The Nigerian Police have arrested 15 suspected kidnappers in Rivers State. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Tunisia in a friendly match on October 13. The match is part of the team's preparation for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins 2020/2021 NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title. The team won the title after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.45% due to the positive performance of some blue-chip stocks.
  2. FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme: The Federal Government is set to launch a national cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households across the country.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Rise to 13.5%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has predicted that Nigeria's inflation rate will rise to 13.5% by the end of the year due to the rise in prices of food and other essential commodities.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage Releases New Single "Koroba": Tiwa Savage has released a new single titled "Koroba". The song features British rapper, Joeboy.
  2. Wizkid to Perform at 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards: Wizkid has been announced as one of the performers at the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards. The awards ceremony will hold on October 19.
  3. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday. The actress is known for her role in the popular TV series, "Jenifa's Diary".

I hope you find these updates interesting and informative.