Breaking news in nigeria today 31 5 2018

Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, May 31st, 2018:

  1. 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, during a clash in Abuja on Monday. The army said it was not involved in the incident, but an investigation is ongoing. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at boosting local content in the country's economy. The order is designed to promote the use of Nigerian goods and services in government procurement. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. FG to Launch National Identity Management System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the National Identity Management System (NIMS) to replace the current National Identity Card. The new system is expected to be more efficient and secure. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.5%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 12.5% in April 2018, up from 12.3% in March. The rise in inflation is attributed to increases in food and housing prices. (Source: NBS)
  5. Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping of Kano Schoolgirls: The Kano State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 100 schoolgirls from Government Girls Science Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State. (Source: Daily Trust)
  6. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 1.95% in Q1 2018: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 1.95% in the first quarter of 2018, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors. (Source: NBS)

These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, May 31st, 2018. Please note that the news may be subject to change as more information becomes available.