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Here are some recent news updates on politics in Nigeria:

Breaking News

• The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to reform the country's electoral process and prevent electoral fraud. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: Punch)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the streets of Lagos and Abuja to maintain law and order. (Source: ThisDay)

Recent Developments

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of plotting to rig the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. (Source: Leadership)
• The Nigerian Government has announced plans to increase the price of petrol from N145 to N151 per liter, citing the need to address the country's economic challenges. (Source: The Nation)

Analysis and Opinion

• An editorial in The Punch newspaper has criticized the Federal Government's handling of the economy, saying that the country's economic woes are a result of poor governance and corruption. (Source: Punch)
• A column in The Guardian newspaper has argued that the APC's suspension of Oshiomhole is a sign of the party's internal crisis and lack of unity. (Source: Guardian)
• A commentator on ThisDay newspaper has called for the Federal Government to take concrete steps to address the country's security challenges, including the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Zamfara state. (Source: ThisDay)

Upcoming Events

• The Edo State governorship election is scheduled to hold on September 19, 2020. (Source: INEC)
• The Ondo State governorship election is scheduled to hold on October 10, 2020. (Source: INEC)
• The National Assembly is expected to resume from its recess on September 28, 2020. (Source: National Assembly)