Naija breaking news on politics
Here are some recent breaking news updates on politics from Nigeria:
1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget, which was presented to the National Assembly in October, is aimed at promoting economic growth and development in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
2. 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 in the 2023 elections. The development has sparked a rift within the party, with some members calling for the expulsion of Tinubu. (Source: The Punch)
3. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Defect to APC
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and some other members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the APC. The development is seen as a major blow to the PDP, which is already facing internal crisis. (Source: ThisDay)
4. Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. The bill, which was passed after a heated debate, is expected to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence. (Source: Leadership)
5. Buhari Appoints New INEC Chairman
President Buhari has appointed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Yakubu, who was previously the Acting Chairman of INEC, will replace Professor Attahiru Jega, whose tenure expired in November. (Source: The Nation)
6. APC, PDP Trade Accusations Over Vote-Buying
The APC and PDP have traded accusations over vote-buying in the ongoing local government elections in some states. The APC accused the PDP of buying votes, while the PDP accused the APC of engaging in similar practices. (Source: Daily Trust)
7. Buhari Meets with APC Governors
President Buhari has met with APC governors to discuss the party's chances in the 2023 elections. The meeting, which was held at the State House in Abuja, was attended by governors from across the country. (Source: The Guardian)
8. PDP Crisis: Secondus Resigns as Party Chairman
Uche Secondus, the National Chairman of the PDP, has resigned from his position, citing internal crisis and lack of support from party members. Secondus' resignation is seen as a major blow to the PDP, which is already facing internal crisis. (Source: Premium Times)
These are some of the recent breaking news updates on politics from Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of these reports cannot be guaranteed.