Naij breaking news
Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard)
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Abuja, and Other Cities: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations in major cities across Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, as the country grapples with a shortage of petroleum products. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13 People: Armed bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, the highest in over a year. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response" in Borno: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Swift Response", in Borno State to combat insurgency and restore peace to the region. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's Debt Hits N38.6 Trillion: The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N38.6 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 72.5%. (Source: Leadership)
Sports News
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rangers International FC Wins 2022 NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, ending a 32-year wait for the club. (Source: Punch)
Entertainment News
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has celebrated her son, Jamil, turning 7 years old. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" Album Wins Grammy Nomination: Nigerian singer Wizkid's album "Made in Lagos" has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Global Music Album category. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.