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Here are some recent news updates on Nigerian politics:

Latest News

  1. Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has been absent from public functions for several weeks, sparking concerns about his health. The presidency has not officially commented on his condition, but sources close to the president have said he is receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC). The crisis has led to calls for Oshiomhole's resignation and a fresh election for the party's national chairman.
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC). The crisis has led to calls for Secondus' resignation and a fresh election for the party's national chairman.
  4. Election Tribunal: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the 2023 general election tribunal, which will hear petitions arising from the February 25 and March 11 elections.
  5. Nigeria's Economy: The Nigerian economy has been facing challenges, including a decline in oil prices and a rise in inflation. The government has announced plans to implement a new economic policy aimed at stimulating growth and reducing poverty.

Recent Developments

  1. Buhari's Meeting with APC Governors: President Buhari met with governors of the APC on Monday, where they discussed the party's crisis and the need for unity ahead of the 2023 elections.
  2. Oshiomhole's Suspension: The APC NWC suspended Oshiomhole on Monday, citing his alleged role in the party's crisis and his failure to comply with party rules.
  3. PDP's National Convention: The PDP is set to hold its national convention on Saturday, where a new national chairman will be elected to replace Secondus.
  4. INEC's Election Tribunal: The INEC has announced that the election tribunal will commence sitting on Monday, with the first hearing scheduled for March 21.
  5. Nigeria's Debt: Nigeria's debt has risen to N32.9 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). The government has announced plans to implement a debt restructuring plan to reduce the country's debt burden.

Opinion and Analysis

  1. The Crisis in APC: The crisis in the APC is a sign of deeper problems in the party, including factionalism and a lack of internal democracy.
  2. The Future of PDP: The PDP's crisis is a sign of the party's decline and its inability to provide effective leadership.
  3. The Economy and Politics: The economy is a major factor in Nigerian politics, and the government's failure to address the country's economic challenges is a major concern.
  4. The Role of the Presidency: The presidency has a significant role to play in resolving the crisis in the APC and the PDP, but the president's absence from public functions has raised concerns about his ability to lead the country.
  5. The 2023 Elections: The 2023 elections will be a major test for Nigeria's democracy, and the country's political parties must work together to ensure a peaceful and credible election.