Nigeria breaking news live
Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- 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 154,476. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspects in connection with kidnapping and other criminal activities in the country. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a hideout in Kaduna State. (Source: Leadership)
- 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. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months. (Source: ThisDay)
- 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 2021. This is the highest inflation rate recorded in the country since 2017. (Source: Punch)
Live Updates
- 10:00 AM: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that it has deployed additional troops to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram insurgency.
- 9:30 AM: The Federal Government has announced that it will be launching a new initiative to promote made-in-Nigeria products.
- 9:00 AM: The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a police officer in Lagos State.
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Economy in Recession: Nigeria's economy has slipped into recession, with the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracting by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2021.
- Boko Haram Insurgency: The Boko Haram insurgency has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of people in the North-East region of Nigeria.
- Kidnapping and Banditry: Kidnapping and banditry have become major security challenges in Nigeria, with many people being kidnapped and held for ransom.
Live TV Channels
- NTA (National Television Authority)
- Channels TV
- AIT (Africa Independent Television)
- TVC (Television Continental)
- Arise News
Live Radio Stations
- NTA Radio
- Radio Nigeria
- Cool FM
- Wazobia FM
- Rhythm FM
Please note that the news and updates provided are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. It is always a good idea to verify the accuracy of the information through other sources.