News today in nigeria politics

Here are some of the latest news updates on Nigerian politics:

Breaking News

  1. Buhari Signs Executive Order on Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order granting financial autonomy to state legislatures and the judiciary. The order is aimed at strengthening the country's democracy and ensuring the independence of the legislative and judicial arms of government.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators, and Reps Members Defect to PDP: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened as several governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defectors include the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, and the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye.
  3. Atiku Abubakar Meets with PDP Governors, Discusses 2023 Presidential Ambitions: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to discuss his 2023 presidential ambitions. Atiku, who is a leading contender for the PDP presidential ticket, has been meeting with party stakeholders to build support for his candidacy.

Recent Developments

  1. Nigerian Senate Passes Bill to Establish Federal University of Agriculture in Ebonyi State: The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish a federal university of agriculture in Ebonyi State. The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Sam Egwu, aims to promote agricultural development and education in the country.
  2. Buhari Appoints New Head of Service, Boss Mustapha: President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Boss Mustapha as the new Head of Service of the Federation. Mustapha, who is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, replaces Winifred Oyo-Ita, who retired from service last year.
  3. APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention indefinitely. The convention, which was scheduled to hold on March 26, has been postponed due to the ongoing crisis in the party.

Opinion and Analysis

  1. The Crisis in APC: A Threat to Nigeria's Democracy: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a threat to Nigeria's democracy, writes Olusegun Adeniyi, a former presidential spokesperson.
  2. Atiku Abubakar's 2023 Presidential Ambitions: A Review of His Chances: Atiku Abubakar's 2023 presidential ambitions are gaining momentum, but his chances of winning the election are uncertain, writes Jide Ojo, a political analyst.

These are just a few of the latest news updates on Nigerian politics.