Breaking news in nigeria as of may 14 2019
As of May 14, 2019, here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria:
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.01% in Q1 2019: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the first quarter of 2019, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors.
- Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Borno State, killing several soldiers and destroying military equipment. The attack occurred in the early hours of May 14, 2019.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37% in April 2019: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.37% in April 2019, driven by increases in prices of food and housing.
- APC Wins Ekiti State Governorship Election: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ekiti State governorship election, with its candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr. Seyi Makinde.
- Nigeria's Senate Confirms New Chief Justice of Nigeria: The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, following the retirement of Justice Walter Onnoghen.
- Nigeria's Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping of Kankara Schoolboys: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 300 schoolboys from Government Science School in Kankara, Katsina State.
- Nigeria's Federal Government to Implement New Minimum Wage: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new minimum wage of N30,000 per month for federal workers, following the passage of the new minimum wage bill by the National Assembly.
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria as of May 14, 2019. Please note that the news may have changed since then, and it's always best to verify the accuracy of the information from reputable sources.