Nigeria breaking news this morning

Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria this morning:

  1. Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Crocodile Smile" in Delta State: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation in Delta State to tackle the activities of militants and kidnappers in the region. The operation, code-named "Crocodile Smile", is aimed at restoring peace and stability to the area.
  2. Buhari Approves N10.8 Billion for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N10.8 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37% in September: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.37% in September, up from 11.23% in August. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in prices of food and other essential commodities.
  4. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. The suspects are being held at the police headquarters in Katsina.
  5. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.28% in Q2 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.28% in the second quarter of 2022. The growth is attributed to the expansion of the services sector.
  6. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system to help track and manage the identities of Nigerians. The system is expected to be launched in the next few weeks.
  7. Nigerian Air Force Destroys Boko Haram Camps in Borno: The Nigerian Air Force has destroyed several Boko Haram camps in Borno State. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.
  8. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts. The increase in power generation is attributed to the improvement in the country's power infrastructure.

These are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria this morning.