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NAIJ.com Digest: 6 big stories that broke on Friday, February 24

After what has been a very busy day, the ZENITHBLOG.com team has gathered the most important news that hit the headlines this Friday, February 24.

Below are the top stories you might have missed.

1. BREAKING: FG sacks all 9 directors in NCAA

ZENITHBLOG.com Digest: 6 big stories that broke today

The Federal Government has sacked all the nine directors of the nine directorates in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

2. BREAKING: Naira firms to N460 per dollar at parallel market

ZENITHBLOG.com Digest: 6 big stories that broke today

The Nigerian Naira has made a huge gain at the parallel market as it now trades at N460 per United States dollar on Friday, February 24.

3. Nigerians reportedly fight back in South Africa, confront protesters with guns

ZENITHBLOG.com Digest: 6 big stories that broke today

Following several attacks on Nigerians by South Africans, Nigerians in South Africa have allegedly taken up arms to defend themselves against xenophobic attacks currently going on in the country.

4. Abubakar Shekau kills Boko Haram spokesman

ZENITHBLOG.com Digest: 6 big stories that broke today

The leader of Boko Haram’s main faction, Abubakar Shekau, has admitted killing the group’s spokesman over an apparent plot to oust him.

In a 50-minute audio tape, Shekau told some members of his inner circle that he killed “Tasiu” also known as Abu Zinnira who appeared in several video messages.

5. Lieutenant, 6 others killed in fresh Boko Haram attack

ZENITHBLOG.com Digest: 6 big stories that broke today

A lieutenant has been reportedly killed in a fresh attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Gajiram, a town 80 kilometers away from Maiduguri, Borno state capital.

The lieutenant was killed alongside six other soldiers during an attack on a military formation in the area.

6. Xenophobia: 156 arrested as S’Africa anti-immigrant protests erupt in Pretoria (LIVE UPDATES)

South Africa’s national police chief Khomotso Phahlane says 156 people have been arrested in various incidents during the anti-foreigner march in Pretoria.

According to Phahlane, random acts of violence, looting and destruction of property had occurred during the protest.

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