Newsnow nigeria politics

Here are some recent news updates on Nigerian politics from NewsNow Nigeria:

Breaking News

  1. 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)
  2. Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Tinubu's Presidential Ambition Hits Snag: The presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State, has hit a snag as some APC governors are said to be opposed to his candidacy. (Source: The Nation)

Latest Developments

  1. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu's Rival: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened as some governors have thrown their weight behind a rival to Bola Tinubu's presidential ambition. (Source: Punch)
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike's Camp Demands Sheriff's Removal: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension as the Wike's camp has demanded the removal of Senator Ahmed Makarfi as the party's caretaker chairman. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by increased agricultural production and improved oil production. (Source: Leadership)

Opinion and Analysis

  1. The 2023 Presidential Election: A Battle for Nigeria's Soul: The 2023 presidential election will be a battle for Nigeria's soul, with the country's future hanging in the balance. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. The APC's Presidential Primaries: A Recipe for Disaster: The APC's presidential primaries are likely to be a recipe for disaster, with the party's internal crisis threatening to tear it apart. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. The PDP's Crisis: A Blessing in Disguise?: The PDP's crisis could be a blessing in disguise, as it may lead to a more united and stronger party in the long run. (Source: The Punch)

Other News

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.4%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.4%, driven by increased prices of food and other essential commodities. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. 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 70%. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Nigeria's Power Sector Loses N1.3 Trillion in 2022: Nigeria's power sector lost N1.3 trillion in 2022, due to inadequate power supply and high costs. (Source: Leadership)