Breaking news in nigeria today 7 5 2018
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, July 5, 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, during a clash in Abuja on Tuesday. The army said it was not involved in the incident, but an investigation is ongoing. (Source: Premium Times)
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Discusses Party's Future: President Muhammadu Buhari met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday to discuss the party's future and the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.61% in June: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.61% in June, up from 11.23% in May. The rise in inflation is attributed to increases in prices of food and housing. (Source: NBS)
- EFCC Arrests Former Minister, Fani-Kayode, Over Alleged Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over alleged fraud and money laundering. Fani-Kayode is accused of diverting funds meant for the 2015 presidential election. (Source: Punch)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The operation, code-named "Operation Last Hold," aims to clear the forest of the insurgents and restore peace to the region. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, July 5, 2018. Please note that the accuracy of the news may vary depending on the source.