Current news in nigeria 2019

Here are some of the major news stories in Nigeria in 2019:

Politics

  1. Presidential Election: The 2019 Nigerian presidential election was held on February 16, 2019, with Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) re-elected for a second term.
  2. National Assembly Crisis: A crisis rocked the National Assembly in June 2019, with the suspension of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Yusuf Lasun, by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
  3. Governorship Elections: Governorship elections were held in several states in Nigeria, including Kano, Oyo, Ekiti, and Osun, with the APC and PDP winning some states.

Economy

  1. Economic Recession: Nigeria's economy slipped into recession in 2016, but the country exited the recession in 2017. However, the economy continued to face challenges in 2019, with inflation rates remaining high.
  2. Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Federal Government removed fuel subsidy in June 2019, leading to a hike in fuel prices.
  3. Naira Devaluation: The naira, Nigeria's currency, continued to depreciate against major currencies in 2019, leading to concerns about the country's economic stability.

Security

  1. Insurgency: The Boko Haram insurgency continued to affect several states in Nigeria, with attacks on military bases and civilian populations.
  2. Banditry: Banditry and kidnapping became major security concerns in several states, including Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna.
  3. Police Brutality: There were several cases of police brutality and human rights abuses in Nigeria in 2019, leading to widespread protests and calls for police reform.

Health

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak: A Lassa fever outbreak occurred in several states in Nigeria, including Edo, Ondo, and Ebonyi, leading to the deaths of several people.
  2. Ebola Outbreak: A small outbreak of Ebola occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a few cases reported in Nigeria.
  3. Meningitis Outbreak: A meningitis outbreak occurred in several states in Nigeria, including Kano, Jigawa, and Zamfara, leading to the deaths of several people.

Education

  1. ASUU Strike: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) went on strike in November 2018, demanding better working conditions and improved funding for universities. The strike was called off in December 2019.
  2. School Feeding Programme: The Federal Government launched a school feeding programme in 2016, aimed at providing meals for primary school pupils. However, the programme faced challenges in 2019, with reports of corruption and inefficiency.

Sports

  1. AFCON 2019: The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was held in Egypt, with Algeria winning the tournament.
  2. Nigeria's World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but qualified for the 2022 World Cup.

These are just a few of the major news stories in Nigeria in 2019. The year was marked by significant events in politics, economy, security, health, education, and sports.