Nigerian breaking news update now
Here are some of the latest breaking news updates 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 154,476. The agency also reported 15 new deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 1,794. (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 the Government Girls Science Secondary School in Jangebe, Katsina State. The suspects are being interrogated by the police. (Source: Daily Trust)
3. FG Approves N13.2bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.2 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months. (Source: Leadership)
4. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in January, up from 16.5% in December. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in prices of food and other essential commodities. (Source: ThisDay)
5. EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects Over Alleged Fraud in Lagos: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects in Lagos over alleged fraud involving N1.2 billion. The suspects are being investigated for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme. (Source: Punch)
6. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, down from $36.4 billion in January. The decline is attributed to the country's high import bills and low export earnings. (Source: The Nation)
These are some of the latest breaking news updates from Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy of the news may vary depending on the source.