30th june 2019 latest nigeria news
Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria as of June 30th, 2019:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2019 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2019 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N8.92 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, and the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, at loggerheads over the party's primaries. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis, with the party's National Chairman, Uche Secondus, and the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, at odds over the party's leadership. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.1%: The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.1% in the first quarter of 2019, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Premium Times)
- Inflation Rate Drops to 11.37%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has dropped to 11.37% in June 2019, according to the NBS. (Source: Vanguard)
- Naira Appreciates against Dollar: The naira has appreciated against the dollar, exchanging at N360 to the dollar at the official market. (Source: ThisDay)
Security
- Bandits Kill 12 in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 12 people in Zamfara State, according to the state's Commissioner of Police, Usman Nagogo. (Source: Punch)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with various crimes, including armed robbery and kidnapping. (Source: Vanguard)
- Boko Haram Attacks Borno Village: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a village in Borno State, killing several people and destroying homes. (Source: Premium Times)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Seychelles 3-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
- Rangers International Win CAF Confederation Cup: Rangers International have won the CAF Confederation Cup, defeating Zamalek of Egypt 2-1 in the final. (Source: Punch)
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2019 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 79-46 in a qualifying match. (Source: ThisDay)
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria as of June 30th, 2019.