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Here are some of the top political news stories from Nigeria today:
- Buhari Signs Executive Order on Asset Recovery: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at improving the recovery of stolen assets and the prosecution of corrupt officials. The order gives the Attorney-General of the Federation the power to take over and manage recovered assets.
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni's Leadership: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing the leadership of Mai Mala Buni, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, while others are calling for his removal.
- PDP Demands Buhari's Resignation Over Insecurity: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for President Buhari's resignation over the rising insecurity in the country, saying he has failed to provide adequate security for Nigerians.
- Nigerian Senate Passes Bill to Establish Federal University of Agriculture: The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish a Federal University of Agriculture in Ogun State. The bill is aimed at promoting agricultural development and research in the country.
- INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in Rivers State: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to conduct fresh elections in Rivers State, following the nullification of the results of the 2019 governorship election by the Supreme Court.
- Buhari Meets with Service Chiefs Over Insecurity: President Buhari has met with the service chiefs to discuss the rising insecurity in the country, including the recent attacks by bandits and kidnappers.
- APC Governors Meet with Buhari Over Party Crisis: Some governors of the APC have met with President Buhari to discuss the crisis in the party, which has been caused by disagreements over the leadership of the party.
- Nigerian Government to Establish New Police Force: The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new police force, the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, to improve the funding and operations of the police force.
- PDP Calls for Probe of Alleged Corruption in NNPC: The PDP has called for a probe of alleged corruption in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), following reports of mismanagement of funds and corruption in the corporation.
- Buhari to Meet with Governors Over Insecurity: President Buhari is set to meet with governors of the 36 states of the federation to discuss the rising insecurity in the country and find solutions to the problem.
These are some of the top political news stories from Nigeria today.