Breakign news in nigeria today 18 5 2018
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, May 18th, 2018:
- Boko Haram Attacks Borno Village: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a village in Borno State, killing several people and destroying homes. The attack occurred in the early hours of the day in the village of Kala Balge, located in the Gwoza Local Government Area of the state. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 13.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 13.3% in April 2018, up from 12.8% in March. This is the highest inflation rate in over two years. (Source: Vanguard)
- EFCC Arrests Former Minister, Fani-Kayode: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over alleged corruption. Fani-Kayode was arrested at his residence in Lagos and is being taken to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja for questioning. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 1.95%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 1.95% in the first quarter of 2018, up from 0.72% in the same period last year. The growth was driven by the non-oil sector, which grew by 2.11%. (Source: Punch)
- Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Cultist Killings: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the recent cultist killings in the state. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a cultist hideout in the Ajegunle area of the state. (Source: The Nation)
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, May 18th, 2018. Please note that the accuracy of the news may vary depending on the source.