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Here are the top news stories from Pulse Nigeria, a popular online news platform:
Top Stories
- Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country recorded 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections to 154,476. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content in Procurement: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in procurement by the federal government. The order is expected to boost the economy and create jobs. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity Policy: The federal government is set to launch a national digital identity policy aimed at creating a unique digital identity for every Nigerian. The policy is expected to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6% in June: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in June, up from 17.1% in May. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 suspects over alleged fraud involving N1.4 billion. The suspects are accused of defrauding a company of the sum. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Tunisia in a friendly match ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The match is scheduled to hold on September 3. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Rohr Names 25-Man Squad for Tunisia Friendly: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the friendly match against Tunisia. The squad includes players from the domestic league and abroad. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's 'Koroba' Video Breaks Record: Tiwa Savage's music video for her song "Koroba" has broken a record by becoming the most-watched music video in Nigeria. The video has been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Burna Boy to Perform at Global Citizen Festival: Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, has been announced as one of the performers at the Global Citizen Festival. The festival is scheduled to hold in September. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
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