Current nigeria political news
Here are some current Nigeria political news:
Breaking News
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for February 25, 2023, and governorship and state assembly elections on March 11, 2023. (Source: Punch)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, as the party's presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. (Source: ThisDay)
Political Developments
- Atiku Abubakar Joins 2023 Presidential Race: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined the 2023 presidential race, declaring his intention to run for the office on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (Source: Premium Times)
- Tinubu's Presidential Ambition Faces Opposition: Bola Tinubu's presidential ambition has faced opposition from some quarters, with some party members and stakeholders questioning his leadership style and ability to lead the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
- PDP Crisis: Wike's Camp Defies Party's Decision: The camp of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has defied the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its presidential ticket to the North, insisting that the party's constitution allows for a free and fair primary. (Source: The Nation)
Security Concerns
- Bandits Attack Kaduna Community, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a community in Kaduna State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: Leadership)
- Police Arrest Suspects Linked to Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: The police have arrested suspects linked to the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train, which left several people dead and many others injured. (Source: Daily Post)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits: The Nigerian Army has launched an operation to flush out bandits from the North-West region, with troops deployed to the affected areas. (Source: The Guardian)
Other News
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.4% in Q3 2022: Nigeria's economy has grown by 3.4% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: BusinessDay)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's Debt Profile Rises to N44.6 Trillion: Nigeria's debt profile has risen to N44.6 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). (Source: Vanguard)
Please note that these are just some of the current Nigeria political news and may not be exhaustive.