Current news in nigeria today 2019

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria today, 2019:

Politics

  1. Buhari's Second Term Inauguration: President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated for his second term in office on May 29, 2019, amidst tight security.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC).
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus.

Economy

  1. Naira Appreciates: The Nigerian naira has appreciated against the US dollar, trading at around N360 to the dollar at the official market.
  2. Inflation Rate: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 11.37% in June 2019, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The price of fuel in Nigeria has been increased by the government, with a liter of petrol now selling at around N145.

Security

  1. Banditry in Zamfara: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 people in Zamfara State, with the government declaring a state of emergency in the affected areas.
  2. Boko Haram Attacks: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked several villages in Borno State, killing and injuring many people.
  3. Kidnapping in Katsina: Kidnappers have abducted several people in Katsina State, including a former governor of the state, Ibrahim Shema.

Health

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in several states in Nigeria, with many people infected and some deaths recorded.
  2. Ebola Outbreak: There have been reports of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with Nigeria on high alert to prevent the spread of the disease.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Seychelles 3-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. Rafael Nadal Wins ATP Finals: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has won the ATP Finals, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.

Other News

  1. Nigerian Army Launches Operation Positive Identification: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation Positive Identification (POI) to identify and flush out bandits and other criminals in the country.
  2. Nigerian Government Launches National Digital Identity Policy: The Nigerian government has launched the National Digital Identity Policy, aimed at creating a digital identity for all Nigerians.

These are just a few of the current news in Nigeria today, 2019.