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Here are some of the latest news updates on Nigerian politics:
Breaking News
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for February 25, 2023. (Source: Premium Times)
- Atiku Abubakar Picks Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as Running Mate: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has picked Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate. (Source: This Day)
Latest News
- Buhari's Approval Rating Drops to 27%: A recent survey by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari's approval rating has dropped to 27%, with 63% of Nigerians disapproving of his performance. (Source: The Cable)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators, and Reps Members Defect to PDP: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with several governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N44.6 Trillion: Nigeria's debt profile has hit N44.6 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 93.4%. (Source: Punch)
Opinion and Analysis
- The 2023 Elections: A Time for Change: In an opinion piece, a columnist argues that the 2023 elections present an opportunity for Nigerians to effect change and bring about a new era of leadership. (Source: The Guardian)
- The APC's Decline: A Result of Poor Leadership: An analyst argues that the decline of the APC is a result of poor leadership and a failure to deliver on its campaign promises. (Source: Leadership)
Top Stories
- Buhari's Government Under Fire for Insecurity: The Buhari government is under fire for its handling of insecurity in the country, with many Nigerians calling for a more effective response to the growing threat of terrorism and banditry. (Source: The Punch)
- Nigeria's Economy in Recession: Nigeria's economy has slipped into recession, with the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracting by 3.6% in the third quarter of 2022. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The 2023 Elections: A Test of Nigeria's Democracy: In an analysis, a commentator argues that the 2023 elections will be a test of Nigeria's democracy, with the country's ability to conduct free and fair elections being put to the test. (Source: The Nation)