Naija politics news now
Here are some of the latest news and updates on Nigerian politics:
Breaking News
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, originally scheduled for June 18 and July 16, respectively. The new dates are June 21 and July 24. [Source: Punch]
- The Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the National Civil Service Commission (NCSC). [Source: Vanguard]
Recent Developments
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Hilliard Eta, over alleged anti-party activities. [Source: ThisDay]
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of plotting to rig the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. [Source: Premium Times]
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, which is expected to take off in the next few months. [Source: The Nation]
Controversies
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, over alleged money laundering and corruption. [Source: Punch]
- The APC has accused the PDP of plotting to disrupt the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. [Source: Vanguard]
- The Senate has summoned the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, over alleged corruption and mismanagement of the country's oil resources. [Source: ThisDay]
Analysis and Opinion
- An editorial in The Punch newspaper has called on the Federal Government to address the growing insecurity in the country, particularly in the North-East. [Source: Punch]
- A columnist in The Nation newspaper has argued that the APC's suspension of its National Vice Chairman (South-South) is a sign of internal crisis within the party. [Source: The Nation]
- A commentator on Premium Times has criticized the Federal Government's handling of the economy, saying that it is not doing enough to address the country's economic challenges. [Source: Premium Times]