Latest nigeria news today 2019
Here are some of the latest Nigeria news updates for today, 2019:
Politics
- Buhari Signs Executive Order on Asset Declaration: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order directing all public officers to declare their assets within 30 days. The order is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public service. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Oshiomhole, Ganduje Engage in Public Spat: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, engaging in a public spat over the party's primaries. (Source: Punch)
- Atiku Abubakar Files Petition Against Buhari's Election: The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has filed a petition at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal challenging the outcome of the February 23 presidential election. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37% in June 2019, up from 11.23% in May. (Source: NBS)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime in the country, with a view to reducing the burden on the government and increasing the price of fuel. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 2.01%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate slowed to 2.01% in the first quarter of 2019, down from 2.38% in the same period last year. (Source: NBS)
Security
- Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State. The attack occurred on Sunday night, with the bandits reportedly burning down homes and crops. (Source: Vanguard)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. The suspects are believed to be members of a notorious kidnapping gang. (Source: Punch)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to flush out Boko Haram terrorists from the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The operation is aimed at ending the insurgency in the region. (Source: ThisDay)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in AFCON Semifinals: The Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The match is scheduled to take place on July 14. (Source: Vanguard)
- Rohr to Name Squad for AFCON Semifinals: The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is expected to name his squad for the AFCON semifinals in the coming days. The squad is expected to include some new players. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women tournament. (Source: ThisDay)
These are some of the latest Nigeria news updates for today, 2019. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.