Naija political news

Here are some recent Naija political news updates:

Breaking News

  1. Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. INEC Announces Dates for 2023 General Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 general elections will hold on February 25, 2023, for presidential and National Assembly elections, and March 11, 2023, for governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections. (Source: Punch)
  3. Atiku Abubakar Emerges PDP Presidential Candidate: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections. (Source: ThisDay)

Analysis and Opinion

  1. The Challenges of Nigeria's 2023 Elections: An article by The Guardian highlights the challenges that Nigeria's 2023 elections may face, including insecurity, voter apathy, and the need for electoral reforms. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. The Rise of New Political Parties in Nigeria: An article by Premium Times examines the emergence of new political parties in Nigeria, including the Labour Party and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and their potential impact on the 2023 elections. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. The Role of Social Media in Nigerian Politics: An article by The Cable explores the role of social media in Nigerian politics, including its impact on political campaigns, voter mobilization, and the spread of misinformation. (Source: The Cable)

Politics and Governance

  1. Buhari's Approval Rating Drops to 27%: A survey by the Pew Research Center has found that President Buhari's approval rating has dropped to 27%, with many Nigerians expressing dissatisfaction with his government's performance. (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigeria's Debt Profile Reaches N32.9 Trillion: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's debt profile has reached N32.9 trillion, with the federal government accounting for 83.4% of the debt. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.27% in Q1 2022: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: ThisDay)

Other News

  1. Nigeria's 2023 Budget Passes Second Reading in Senate: The 2023 budget has passed its second reading in the Senate, with the upper chamber approving a total expenditure of N19.76 trillion. (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigeria's Police Force Loses 1,000 Officers to Banditry: The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has announced that the Nigeria Police Force has lost over 1,000 officers to banditry and other forms of violence in the past year. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Nigeria's Senate Confirms 11 New Judges for Federal High Court: The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 11 new judges for the Federal High Court, following a thorough screening process. (Source: ThisDay)