Breaking news today in nigeria may 2nd 2017

May 2nd, 2017! Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria on that day:

  1. Nigerian Army Launches Operation Crocodile Smile II: The Nigerian Army launched Operation Crocodile Smile II, a military operation aimed at tackling insurgency and other security challenges in the Niger Delta region.
  2. Buhari Returns to Nigeria After Medical Leave: President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria after a 103-day medical leave in the United Kingdom. His return was met with mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some welcoming him back while others expressed concerns about his health.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.26%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that Nigeria's inflation rate had risen to 17.26% in April 2017, the highest in over two years. This was attributed to the country's economic challenges, including a decline in oil prices and a devalued naira.
  4. Kaduna State Government Imposes 24-Hour Curfew: The Kaduna State Government imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state following violent clashes between Hausa and Fulani communities in the state capital, Kaduna.
  5. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Falls by 1.14%: The NSE All-Share Index fell by 1.14% to close at 26,841.44 points, due to profit-taking by investors and concerns about the country's economic outlook.
  6. EFCC Arrests Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, over allegations of corruption and money laundering.
  7. Nigeria's Super Eagles Qualify for 2018 World Cup: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after defeating Zambia 1-0 in a qualifying match.

These were some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria on May 2nd, 2017.