Nigeria Breaking News For Today July 17, 2017

This is a roundup of all the breaking news in Nigeria for Monday, July 17, 2017.

Tinubu reveals when Buhari is coming back to Nigeria

A chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is recuperating fast and would soon return to Nigeria.

Naija News learnt that that Tinubu, revealed this during a condolence visit to Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, over the death of Maitama Sule.

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Boko Haram: Female Suicide Bomber Kills 10 Worshippers In Maiduguri

A female suicide bomber struck early morning today, killing 10 worshippers who came for prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno state.

Two others also lost their lives in separate attacks at Mamanti area of the ancient city, but details are still sketchy.

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Flood Kill 10-Year-Old Boy, Displace 2,000 People in Katsina

A 10-year-old boy has lost his life while over 2,000 people have been displaced by flood disaster devastating Kaita town, in Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State, a local official told Newsmen on Monday.

Hajiya Umma Abdullahi-Mahuta, Acting Sole Administrator of the local council said: “the flood disaster happened following a heavy rainfall that persisted for several hours which destroyed over 150 houses in the area.”

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