Nigerian breaking news now
Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria:
1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: 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 164,072. (Source: Vanguard)
2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Kankara. (Source: Daily Trust)
3. FG Approves N13.5bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line, which has been out of service for several months. (Source: ThisDay)
4. Nigerian Army Launches Operation 'Whirl Stroke' to Combat Banditry: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation 'Whirl Stroke' to combat banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Premium Times)
5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.91% in December: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 15.91% in December 2020, up from 14.23% in November. (Source: BusinessDay)
6. EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 suspects in connection with an alleged N1.4 billion fraud involving a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). (Source: Leadership)
7. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has hit 3,544 megawatts, up from 3,444MW recorded on Monday. (Source: The Nation)
These are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of the news may vary depending on the source.