Nigeria breaking news today 2019

Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria for today, 2019:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order to promote local content in public procurement. The order aims to increase the participation of Nigerian businesses in government contracts and projects.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Meet with Buhari: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors meeting with President Buhari to discuss the party's leadership crisis.

Economy

  1. 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.
  2. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime in Nigeria, with a view to reducing the burden on the government and increasing the price of fuel.

Security

  1. Bandits Kill 10 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 10 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Katsina State, Nigeria.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2019 AFCON: The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Seychelles 3-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for 2020 Olympics: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Other News

  1. Nigeria's Population Reaches 202 Million: The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced that Nigeria's population has reached 202 million, making it the seventh most populous country in the world.
  2. FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national health insurance scheme to provide healthcare coverage for all Nigerians.

These are just a few of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria for today, 2019.