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Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria:

Breaking 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 154,476. (Source: Vanguard)
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. (Source: Daily Trust)
3. 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 joint operation with the police. (Source: Leadership)
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. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months. (Source: ThisDay)
5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.1% 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 deployed additional troops to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram insurgency.
• 9:30 AM: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country.
• 9:00 AM: The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has launched a new initiative to combat kidnapping and other forms of crime in the country.

Top Stories

1. Nigeria's Economy in Recession: Nigeria's economy has slipped into recession, with the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracting by 0.37% in the first quarter of 2021.
2. Boko Haram Insurgency: The Boko Haram insurgency has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of people in the North-East region of Nigeria.
3. Kidnapping and Banditry: Kidnapping and banditry have become major security challenges in Nigeria, with many people being kidnapped and held for ransom.
4. Corruption: Corruption remains a major problem in Nigeria, with many government officials and politicians accused of embezzling public funds.

Latest News

1. Nigeria's COVID-19 Cases Rise to 154,476: The number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has risen to 154,476, with 1,368 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours.
2. 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.
3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.1% in June 2021, the highest rate recorded in the country since 2017.