Latest news on nija politics

Here are some of the latest news updates on Nigerian politics:

Recent Developments:

  1. Presidential Election Tribunal: The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.
  2. Senate President's Impeachment: The Senate has suspended its President, Ahmad Lawan, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. The suspension was announced by the Senate's Deputy President, Ovie Omo-Agege.
  3. Governorship Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, scheduled to hold on June 18 and July 16, respectively.
  4. Niger Delta Avengers: The Niger Delta Avengers, a militant group, has threatened to resume attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta region if the federal government fails to address their demands for greater autonomy and resource control.
  5. Boko Haram Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East region, following reports of increased attacks on civilians and military personnel.

Key Issues:

  1. Corruption: The fight against corruption remains a major challenge in Nigeria, with many high-profile cases of corruption and abuse of office still pending in court.
  2. Economic Challenges: Nigeria is facing economic challenges, including a high level of unemployment, inflation, and a decline in the value of the naira.
  3. Security: The country is also grappling with security challenges, including Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping.
  4. Reform: There are ongoing efforts to reform the country's electoral system, judiciary, and other institutions to improve governance and accountability.

Key Players:

  1. President Muhammadu Buhari: The President of Nigeria, who has been in office since 2015 and is seeking re-election in 2023.
  2. Atiku Abubakar: The former Vice President of Nigeria and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election.
  3. Ahmad Lawan: The President of the Nigerian Senate, who has been suspended over allegations of corruption and abuse of office.
  4. Ovie Omo-Agege: The Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, who announced the suspension of Senate President Ahmad Lawan.
  5. Nasir El-Rufai: The Governor of Kaduna State, who has been a vocal critic of the federal government's handling of the Niger Delta crisis.

Sources:

  1. Punch Newspaper
  2. Vanguard Newspaper
  3. The Nation Newspaper
  4. Premium Times
  5. Channels Television
  6. Nigerian Tribune

Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive.