9ja news 2019

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria in 2019:

Politics

  1. Presidential Election: The 2019 Nigerian presidential election was held on February 23, 2019, with Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) re-elected as President.
  2. National Assembly Crisis: A crisis rocked the National Assembly in June 2019, with the Senate and House of Representatives at odds over the leadership of the two chambers.
  3. Governorship Elections: Governorship elections were held in several states in Nigeria, including Kano, Oyo, and Ekiti, with the APC and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerging as the top two parties.

Economy

  1. Naira Devaluation: The Nigerian currency, the naira, was devalued in May 2019, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introducing a new exchange rate.
  2. Economic Recession: Nigeria slipped into a recession in the second quarter of 2019, with the economy contracting by 2.1%.
  3. Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Federal Government removed fuel subsidy in June 2019, leading to a hike in fuel prices.

Security

  1. Banditry: Banditry and kidnapping remained a major security challenge in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases reported in 2019.
  2. Insurgency: The Boko Haram insurgency continued to affect several states in Nigeria, with attacks reported in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.
  3. Police Brutality: There were several cases of police brutality reported in Nigeria in 2019, leading to widespread protests and calls for police reform.

Social Issues

  1. Sexual Harassment: The #MeToo movement gained traction in Nigeria in 2019, with several high-profile cases of sexual harassment reported in the entertainment and academic sectors.
  2. LGBTQ+ Rights: The Nigerian government banned same-sex marriage and same-sex relationships in 2019, sparking controversy and debate.
  3. Education: The Nigerian education sector faced several challenges in 2019, including strikes by teachers and students, and concerns over the quality of education.

Sports

  1. AFCON: Nigeria hosted the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, which was won by Algeria.
  2. Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, qualified for the 2019 AFCON tournament and won several matches, including a 1-0 victory over South Africa.
  3. Rugby: Nigeria's national rugby team, the Black Stallions, qualified for the 2019 Rugby Africa Cup tournament.

These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria in 2019. It was a year marked by significant political, economic, and social challenges, as well as some positive developments in sports and other areas.