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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria, updated 24/7:
Breaking News
- Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 166,602. (Source: Vanguard)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Killing of Catholic Priest in Enugu: The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the killing of Rev. Fr. Clement Ugwu, a Catholic priest who was murdered in his parish in Enugu State. (Source: ThisDay)
- FG Approves N13.08bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.08 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. (Source: Leadership)
Politics
- Buhari Signs Executive Order on Asset Recovery: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order on asset recovery, aimed at recovering stolen assets and ensuring that those who have stolen public funds are brought to justice. (Source: Premium Times)
- APC National Convention: Buhari, Tinubu, Others to Attend: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that President Muhammadu Buhari, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and other party leaders will attend the party's national convention scheduled for March 26-28. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Secondus, Others in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Governor Nyesom Wike and the party's National Chairman, Uche Secondus, at loggerheads over the party's national convention. (Source: Punch)
Economy
- 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 February, up from 16.47% in January. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG to Launch N500bn Sukuk Bond: The Federal Government is set to launch a N500 billion sukuk bond to finance infrastructure development projects across the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 2.55%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate has slowed to 2.55% in the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 3.11% in the third quarter. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in a friendly match on March 29, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rohr to Name New Captain for Super Eagles: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to name a new captain for the team, following the retirement of John Obi Mikel. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face Senegal in the FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers, scheduled to hold in March. (Source: ThisDay)
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage to Release New Album: Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, is set to release a new album, titled "Celia", which will feature collaborations with international artists. (Source: Pulse.ng)
- Wizkid to Perform at Coachella Festival: Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has been announced as one of the performers at the Coachella music festival, scheduled to hold in April. (Source: The Fader)
- Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 43rd Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrated her 43rd birthday on August 24, with a star-studded party. (Source: Vanguard)
These are just some of the latest news updates from Nigeria. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!