Breaking news in nigeria for february 13 2018
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria for February 13, 2018:
- 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 Zaria, Kaduna State. The army made the denial in a statement issued on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, following reports of the killing of over 300 Shiites by the army in 2015. (Source: Premium Times)
- Buhari Approves Establishment of National Centre for Disease Control: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to combat infectious diseases in the country. The centre will be responsible for detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease outbreaks. (Source: Vanguard)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime in the country. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, made the announcement on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, saying that the review was necessary to ensure the sustainability of the regime. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.13%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.13% in January 2018, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The inflation rate has been on the rise since January 2017, driven by high food prices and a weak naira. (Source: NBS)
- Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping of Kano Schoolgirls: The Kano State Police Command has arrested suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 100 schoolgirls from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe State. The girls were kidnapped on February 19, 2018, and were later released after negotiations with their abductors. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria for February 13, 2018.