Breaking news in nigeria 2016

Here are some of the major breaking news stories in Nigeria in 2016:

  1. Chibok Girls' Release: On October 13, 2016, 21 of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 were released by their captors. The girls were flown to Abuja, where they were reunited with their families.
  2. Buhari's Health Crisis: In January 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari's health began to deteriorate, sparking concerns about his fitness to continue in office. He later revealed that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed medical condition and spent several months receiving treatment in London.
  3. Lagos Building Collapse: On March 13, 2016, a six-story building under construction in the Lagos suburb of Ikoyi collapsed, killing at least 30 people and injuring many more.
  4. Boko Haram Attacks: Throughout 2016, Boko Haram continued to launch attacks on Nigerian towns and cities, including the bombing of a mosque in Yola that killed over 50 people.
  5. Nigerian Army's Operation Crocodile Smile: In October 2016, the Nigerian Army launched Operation Crocodile Smile, a military operation aimed at combating Boko Haram and other security threats in the country's northeast.
  6. Fuel Scarcity: In 2016, Nigeria experienced a severe fuel scarcity, which led to long queues at petrol stations and economic hardship for many citizens.
  7. Naira Devaluation: In June 2016, the Nigerian government devalued the naira, the country's currency, by 30% in an effort to address a severe economic crisis.
  8. Osinbajo's Acting Presidency: In March 2016, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo took over as acting president while President Buhari was receiving medical treatment in London, sparking concerns about the stability of the government.
  9. Kaduna State Crisis: In 2016, Kaduna State was plagued by violence and unrest, including attacks on Christian communities and the killing of hundreds of people.
  10. Nigerian Economy's Recession: In 2016, Nigeria's economy officially entered a recession, with GDP contracting by 2.1% in the second quarter of the year.

These are just a few of the major breaking news stories in Nigeria in 2016. It was a challenging year for the country, with many Nigerians facing economic hardship, security threats, and political uncertainty.