Naija news now on politics
Here are the latest news updates on Nigerian politics:
Breaking News
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget is expected to boost the country's economy and infrastructure development. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's National Vice Chairman, North-West, Inuwa Abdulkadir. The suspension is seen as a move to appease the party's National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu. (Source: Punch)
- 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 suspend him and his loyalists. The camp has vowed to continue to operate within the party. (Source: ThisDay)
Analysis and Opinion
- The Implications of Buhari's Budget Signing: The signing of the 2023 budget by President Buhari has been hailed as a major boost for the country's economy. However, some analysts have expressed concerns about the budget's focus on recurrent expenditure and the lack of clear plans for infrastructure development. (Source: The Guardian)
- The APC's Leadership Crisis: The crisis within the APC has been described as a major setback for the party, which is already facing challenges in the run-up to the 2023 general elections. Some analysts have called for the party's leadership to be reformed to prevent further divisions. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The PDP's Leadership Crisis: The crisis within the PDP has also been described as a major challenge for the party, which is seeking to regain power in the 2023 general elections. Some analysts have called for the party's leadership to be reformed to prevent further divisions. (Source: Premium Times)
Other News
- 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 state's governorship election by the Supreme Court. (Source: Leadership)
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Buhari has met with governors of the APC to discuss the party's chances in the 2023 general elections. The meeting is seen as a move to boost the party's morale and strategy. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP to Conduct Fresh Primaries: The PDP has announced plans to conduct fresh primaries to select its candidates for the 2023 general elections. The move is seen as a response to the crisis within the party. (Source: Daily Post)