Breaking news in nigeria today 8 5 2018

Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, May 8th, 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 Appoints New Head of Service: President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Mrs. Oyo-Ita takes over from Mrs. Danladi Kifasi, who has been acting in the position since 2017. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 13.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 13.3% in April 2018, up from 12.8% in March. The rise in inflation is attributed to increases in prices of food and housing. (Source: NBS)
  4. EFCC Arrests Former Minister of State for Education: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, over allegations of corruption. Mr. Wike is accused of misappropriating funds meant for the education sector. (Source: ThisDay)
  5. 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 8th, 2018. Please note that the accuracy of the news may vary depending on the source.