Nigerian breaking news today 2019

Here are some of the top Nigerian breaking news stories from 2019:

January 2019

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.27% in 2018: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in 2018, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors.
  2. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order to promote local content in public procurement, aimed at reducing dependence on foreign goods and services.

February 2019

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 11.37%: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 11.37% in January 2019, the lowest in over two years, due to a decline in food prices.
  2. EFCC Arrests Former Minister, Fani-Kayode, Over Alleged Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over alleged fraud and money laundering.

March 2019

  1. Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Water Resources Agency: The Senate passed a bill to establish the National Water Resources Agency, aimed at improving water management and supply in the country.
  2. Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno State: Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military base in Borno State, killing several soldiers and destroying military equipment.

April 2019

  1. Nigeria's Presidential Election: Buhari Wins Re-Election: President Muhammadu Buhari won re-election in the presidential election, defeating his main opponent, Atiku Abubakar.
  2. Nigeria's Senate Confirms New Chief Justice of Nigeria: The Senate confirmed Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, replacing Justice Walter Onnoghen.

May 2019

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 11.14%: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 11.14% in April 2019, the lowest in over two years.
  2. EFCC Arrests Former Governor, Akpabio, Over Alleged Corruption: The EFCC arrested former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, over alleged corruption and money laundering.

June 2019

  1. Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: The Senate passed a bill to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.
  2. Boko Haram Attacks Village in Borno State, Killing Several People: Boko Haram insurgents attacked a village in Borno State, killing several people and destroying homes.

July 2019

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.01% in Q2 2019: The NBS announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the second quarter of 2019, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors.
  2. EFCC Arrests Former Minister, Oteh, Over Alleged Corruption: The EFCC arrested former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Gbemisola Saraki, over alleged corruption and money laundering.

August 2019

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 11.08%: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 11.08% in July 2019, the lowest in over two years.
  2. Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Yobe State, Killing Several Soldiers: Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military base in Yobe State, killing several soldiers and destroying military equipment.

September 2019

  1. Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Centre for Disease Control: The Senate passed a bill to establish the National Centre for Disease Control, aimed at improving public health in the country.
  2. EFCC Arrests Former Governor, Fayose, Over Alleged Corruption: The EFCC arrested former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, over alleged corruption and money laundering.

October 2019

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.28% in Q3 2019: The NBS announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.28% in the third quarter of 2019, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors.
  2. Boko Haram Attacks Village in Adamawa State, Killing Several People: Boko Haram insurgents attacked a village in Adamawa State, killing several people and destroying homes.

November 2019

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 10.96%: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 10.96% in October 2019, the lowest in over two years.
  2. EFCC Arrests Former Minister, Adesina, Over Alleged Corruption: The EFCC arrested former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akin Adesina, over alleged corruption and money laundering.

December 2019

  1. Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons: The Senate passed a bill to establish the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, aimed at combating human trafficking in the country.
  2. Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno State, Killing Several Soldiers: Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military base in Borno State, killing several soldiers and destroying military equipment.

Please note that these are just some of the top Nigerian breaking news stories from 2019, and there may be other important news stories that are not included in this list.