Nigeria news today 2019

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria in 2019:

Politics

  1. Presidential Election: The 2019 Nigerian presidential election was held on February 23, 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 Senate and House of Representatives at odds over the composition of committees and the leadership of the Assembly.
  3. Governorship Elections: Governorship elections were held in several states in Nigeria in 2019, with some notable upsets and controversies.

Economy

  1. Economic Recession: Nigeria's economy slipped into recession in 2016, but the country began to recover in 2017. In 2019, the economy grew by 2.3%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
  2. Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Nigerian government removed fuel subsidy in June 2019, leading to a significant increase in the price of petrol.
  3. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.37% in June 2019, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Security

  1. Insurgency: The Boko Haram insurgency continued to affect several states in Nigeria in 2019, with attacks and kidnappings reported in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.
  2. Banditry: Banditry and kidnapping became increasingly prevalent in some parts of Nigeria in 2019, particularly in Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states.
  3. Police Brutality: There were several reports of police brutality and human rights abuses in Nigeria in 2019, leading to widespread protests and calls for reform.

Health

  1. Ebola Outbreak: Nigeria was affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019, with several cases reported in the country.
  2. Lassa Fever: Lassa fever outbreaks were reported in several states in Nigeria in 2019, with a significant increase in cases and deaths.
  3. Meningitis: Meningitis outbreaks were reported in several states in Nigeria in 2019, with a significant increase in cases and deaths.

Sports

  1. AFCON: Nigeria hosted the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, which was won by Algeria.
  2. Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, qualified for the 2019 AFCON tournament and won several matches, including a 1-0 victory over South Africa.
  3. Rugby: Nigeria's national rugby team, the Black Stallions, qualified for the 2019 Rugby Africa Cup tournament.

Other News

  1. Climate Change: Nigeria was affected by climate change in 2019, with severe flooding reported in several states and a significant increase in temperatures.
  2. Education: The Nigerian government launched several initiatives to improve education in the country in 2019, including the establishment of a new education ministry.
  3. Infrastructure: The Nigerian government launched several infrastructure projects in 2019, including the construction of new roads, bridges, and rail lines.

These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria in 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!