Breaking news in nigeria 4 1 2019
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria on January 4, 2019:
- Nigerian Army Denies Involvement in Killing of Shiites: The Nigerian Army has denied involvement in the killing of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, in a clash that occurred on December 12, 2018. The army said it was not involved in the incident, but an investigation is ongoing. (Source: Premium Times)
- Buhari Appoints New Head of Service: President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of Service of the Federation, replacing Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita. Yemi-Esan is a career civil servant with over 30 years of experience. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.37% in December 2018, up from 11.28% in November 2018. The rise in inflation is attributed to increases in prices of food and non-food items. (Source: NBS)
- Kaduna State Government Imposes Curfew: The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state following violent clashes between Hausa and Fulani communities in the state. The curfew is aimed at maintaining peace and order in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Falls by 0.45%: The NSE All-Share Index fell by 0.45% on January 4, 2019, due to profit-taking by investors. The index closed at 31,576.34 points, down from 31,734.39 points the previous day. (Source: NSE)
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria on January 4, 2019. Please note that the accuracy of the news may vary depending on the source.