Current news in nigeria today 2019
Here are some of the current news in Nigeria today, 2019:
Politics
- Buhari's Second Term Inauguration: President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated for his second term in office on May 29, 2019, amidst tight security.
- 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).
- 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
- Naira Appreciates: The Nigerian naira has appreciated against the US dollar, trading at around N360 to the dollar at the official market.
- Inflation Rate: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 11.37% in June 2019, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- 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
- Banditry in Zamfara: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 people in Zamfara State, with the government declaring a state of emergency in the affected areas.
- Boko Haram Attacks: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked several villages in Borno State, killing and injuring many people.
- Kidnapping in Katsina: Kidnappers have abducted several people in Katsina State, including a former governor of the state, Ibrahim Shema.
Health
- Lassa Fever Outbreak: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in several states in Nigeria, with many people infected and some deaths recorded.
- 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
- 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.
- Rafael Nadal Wins ATP Finals: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has won the ATP Finals, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
Other News
- 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.
- 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.