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Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria, updated 24/7:

Breaking News

  1. 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 154,476. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10, Abduct 20: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and abducting 20 others. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Boko Haram Suspects in Borno: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. FG Approves N2.3bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N2.3 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1% in June: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in June, up from 16.5% in May. (Source: ThisDay)

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q2: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigerian Government to Launch Digital Currency: The Federal Government is set to launch a digital currency, known as eNaira, to boost financial inclusion and reduce cash transactions. (Source: The Cable)
  3. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 3,944MW: Nigeria's power generation has reached 3,944 megawatts, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). (Source: Daily Independent)
  4. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Katsina State. (Source: The Nation)
  5. Nigeria's External Reserves Rise to $43.2bn: Nigeria's external reserves have risen to $43.2 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). (Source: BusinessDay)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in a friendly match on September 3. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Name New Super Eagles Captain: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to name a new captain for the team, following the retirement of John Obi Mikel. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage to Release New Album: Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, is set to release a new album, titled "Celia". (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Wizkid to Collaborate with Beyoncé on New Song: Nigerian singer, Wizkid, is set to collaborate with Beyoncé on a new song. (Source: The Fader)

Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria, and the situation is constantly evolving.